On September 30th at 10 AM, we are invite to join the King Heritage & Cultural Centre for the 1st National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The agenda for the day includes staff and volunteers, reading through the 94 Calls To Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission followed by a guided discussion. The Township’s entire collection of our Indigenous collection which will be displayed and there will be discussion of its history and of its merit.
All participants are encouraged to wear Orange Shirts in recognition of the lives lost at residential schools across Canada. Participation is free and available in person at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre or on Instagram Live @KingMuseum.
To participate in person please RSVP to kingmuseum@king.ca no later than Monday, September 27, 2021.
By the age of ten I was doing bead work, native stuff. My two brothers and I perused a hobby – the study of Native American cultures and customs particularly the Sioux. We replicated all kinds of garments and ceremonial items. WE knew some of the dances. We gave presentations to Scout groups, special interest groups and on one accession, United College, now the University of Winnipeg. A USA magazine featured an article on us. I knew of the resident schools when I was in my teens. That issue has been buried in my mind ever since.
My name was/is Big Mouth.
Hans