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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-09-28, Page 33elebration of First Nations event brings James Bartleman to Huron lie popular Celebration of First tions event is taking place across ron County on October 1 and 2 in conjunction with the national Culture Days celebrations honouring the impor- tant contribution that arts and culture STUMP REMOVAL Upto5ft.inheight (fes 64:40%iileed • Stumps are ground into chips Can grind up stumps that have been uprooted MINIMUM DISTURBANCE TO LAWN 20 Years Experience JOHN CONWAY • 519) 461-1839 Smile Coolies are gone, but the smiles they've left in our community win last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Horton* wilt- be donating the entire proceeds to Eat and Learn Huron Perth School Nutrition Partnership Program . makes in our communities. As part of the Culture Days initiative almost all of this year's programs are free of cost and give participants more hands- on experiences. Full event details at www.heritag- eandculture. on. ca The main event is a free family-oriented outdoor exhibition of traditional First Nation dancers and drummers drums on Sunday, October 2. Tradi- tional dances will be performed and incorporated with story telling that teach the traditional myths and legends of Canada's First Nations people. Par- ticipants will have the opportunity to take part in a drumming circle and friendship dance. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the sights and sounds from_2 to 4 p.m. in Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield. Prior to the main event on Sunday our special guest for the weekend, Former Lieutenant Gover- nor of Ontario, Tames Bartleman will be reading from his novel "As Long as the River Flows". The novel examines the long-term impacts of the resi- dential school program on Ontario First Nations and the process of reconciliation and healing hap- pening on reservations today. In 2002, Mr. Bartle- man became the first Native Lieutenant -Governor of Ontario. He is the author of the prize-winning memoir "Out of Muskoka" and is very active in pro- moting literacy programs on northern Ontario. reservations. The reading is free of charge and takes place on October 2 at 1 p.m. at the Bayfield Town Hall on Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield. Goderich and. Wingham Libraries are hosting children's programs on Saturday, October 1. Chil- dren's author Emilie C,orbiere will be reading from her Ojibwe book series "Porcupine's Bad Day "Porcupine Goes to the City" and "Pore and Beans".. Children will also learn authentic Ojibwe legends and stories andget to see and touch traditional crafts and ceremonial objects, Session held at Goderich Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Wingham Library from 2 to 3 p.m. A second workshop titled, "Spirit of the Medi- cine Bag" will be offered at libraries. Children can learn about animal spirits and other sacred ele- ments of the medicine bag, as they make their own amulet for their journey through life. Offered at Wingham Library from 10:30 to 11:30 ami. and Goderich Library 2 to 3 p.m. Both sessions are free of charge. Adults can take a workshop and learn to make their own hand drum. Instructor John Somosi, will show them how to prepare the wooden frame, stretch the hides and do the lacing. Participants will also hear about the importance of drums in First Nations culture and how they are still impor- tant today for ceremonial functions and healing ceremonies. Workshop is on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Blyth Centre for the Arts, 423 Queen Street, Blyth. Cost for this workshop is $40 and limited to 15 persons maxi- mum. Please contact Blyth Festival Box Office to register at 519-523-9300 or 1-877-862-5984. Saturday evening join us at Blyth Festival for a free sneak peak at a new Canadian play "trees in the Caribbean" by renowned playwright Drew Hayden Taylor. Hayden Taylor is back with another disarming look at life, love, comedy and tragedy. Evie and Cecil have been married thirty-five years. When their children send them on a special anniversary vacation to Mexico, the pair has a ridiculously dif- ficult time adjusting to life and to each other at a fancy resort, Reading begins at 8 p.m. at the Blyth. Festival, 423 Queen Street, Blyth and admission is free. Celebrations of First Nations is produced by the Huron Arts and Heritage Network with community partners: Huron County Library, Blyth Festival, Village Bookshop, Huron County Historical Society and Foundation for Education. Funding for the event is provided by The Government of Canada Bruce Power and Capital Power Corporation. Foresters Annual Duck Race )tkl: 1H4. 111101621, Gone Mow kihoo on 0 Tln. ►H....a.... )oo+ Alar M y Goderich signior The 19th annual duck race hosted by the Benmiller Inn vas held this past Saturday afternoon. While the recent tornado had dropped trees into the river that is used for the race, that wasn't going to stop local resident and organizer John Orr from still putting an event together. The race was unable to be held, but a raffle was done instead, with proceeds going towards many deserving charities and organizations throughout the area. Usually around five thousand dollars is raised each year. ABOVE Head organizer John Orr made sure the event still happened, albeit slightly different than normal.