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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-12-21, Page 9Wednesday, December 21, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 9 Point Clark joins other communities as Community Foundation grant recipients Celebrations marking Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 will be in place across Grey & Bruce Counties and First Nations due to grants from Community Foundation Grey Bruce and Community Foundations of Canada. Closest to home, the Point Clark Lighthouse Canada Day Festival received a $5,000 injection, amongst many other events. A total of $50,000 was dis- tributed on Dec. 13, 2016 to 10 projects which encourage community participation, inspire a deeper under- standing of the people, places and events that have shaped our country, and build vibrant and healthy communities. Grants were awarded to the following: 1. The History of the Nawash The Maadooki Senior's Group, in collaboration with the local Canadian Federa- tion of University Women, will craft Polly Keeshig-Tobi- as's book "The Illustrated History of Chippewa's of Nawash" into a play. This play will be presented throughout the year with performances in multiple locations and schools throughout the counties. The play will be video taped, archived and become part of the curriculum within the schools for years to come. The play will educate and inform our community through sharing the lan- guage and culture of the First Nations and bring together our Local First Nations and non -Aboriginal communi- ties. This event will also be documented and shared within the Book of Celebra- tion housed in Ottawa. Grant: $10,000. 2. Niimaywikwedong Rec- onciliation Garden Several organizations have partnered with the Great Lakes Metis Council to exe- cute this project: The United Way Bruce Grey, the City of Owen Sound, St. George's Anglican Church, Grey Roots Museum and the Ginger Press. The project will include not only an indige- nous plant garden but also art and historical installa- tions. It will provide commu- nity members and visitors the opportunity to pause, learn, and reflect upon rec- onciliation and the tradi- tional territory of the Sau- geen Ojibwa Nation. Grant: $10,000. 3. Blue Mountain Year of Canada Celebrations This year-long celebration will be presented by the Blue Mountain Public Library. Monthly themes will mark the milestones and growth of the many different, small communities that are a part of the Blue Mountain area. It is expected that visitors, community members, and library clients will be excited and educated by these monthly presentations— ranging from the cultural arts, history, environment, to multi-culturalism, and more. Especially of interest is one of the first upcoming monthly exhibits entitled "Champlain's Footsteps': Grant: $5,000. 4. The Poets Laureate The Owen Sound Poet Laureate Advisory Commit- tee, in partnership with Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation, will be creating and performing their Legacy Pro- ject entitled "Metissage': The name "Metissage" suggests the diversity and inclusivity of the multiple roots, the identities and the diverse nature of Owen Sound com- munity. This artistic perfor- mance will include a collec- tion of poems, songs, indigenous drumming, spo- ken word and live projec- tions. The many untold sto- ries of the First Nations, Metis, Black, and other working class people will be highlighted, as it is these people who are often omit- ted from the history books. Grant: $2,000. 5. Walking Tour Towards Truth and Reconciliation in Brooke The First United Church, along with the Metis Centre, The Nikaanaganaa Centre and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, strongly agree that "Walking is Medicine". The project will develop a walk- ing tour of the significant Indigenous locations within the Owen Sound area known as Brooke with audio story- telling stops recounting the history of the area. It is this story -telling that has been the traditional method of communicating history throughout the years. Sculp- tural markers and printed pamphlets will also be a part of this unique educational project. Grant: $4,000. 6. Home in a Distant Land The Grey Bruce Chinese Heritage and Culture Asso- ciation will honour Canada's rich cultural diversity and history highlighting the Community Foundation Grey Bruce and Community Foundations of Canada marked the 150th anniversary of Canada by awarding $50,000 to groups across the region to help celebrate the event. impact of our region's Chi- nese Heritage. This project comprises of a travelling dis- play focusing on the 130 years of local Chinese pres- ence in the area, and work- shops and displays within our local schools. These seg- ments will strengthen the understanding of Chinese heritage in the local area. Grant: $7,500. 7. Historical Dinner and County Cultural Variety Show in Meaford Grey County Historical Society is collaborating with the Thornbury, Owen Sound and Meaford Community Theatres on this project. A Variety Show will be pre- sented at the Meaford Hall Opera House celebrating, with the use of short vignettes, the cultural and deep history of Grey County over the past 150 years. Through the use of song, dance, readings, comedy and drama, attendees will gain an understanding of who exactly shaped and made a difference in forming our portion of Canada including Early Settlers, Black and Indigenous Peo- ples' History. Grant: $2,000. 8. Come Celebrate in Brockton A two-day Festival Cele- brating the heritage of Brockton and area is planned by the Cargill and District Community Fund and assisted by many Brock- ton partners—the Cargill Masonic Lodge, the Rotary Club, Chepstow Lion's Club, the Power Workers Union, the Bruce County Heritage Association and hundreds of volunteers! The event will begin with historical dis- plays, both local and provin- cial history, artists and music celebrating and bring- ing together youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, as well as our Indigenous, Francophone and multicul- tural peoples. Activities over the two days will celebrate the spirit of diversity, access and inclusion. Grant: $2,500. 9. Earth Film Festival in Owen Sound The Grey Sauble Conser- vation Authority will pre- sent an exciting Sesquicen- tennial Event, a Youth Day 'TIS Tilt StASOKi 10 RtpUCt, lag & Vaal The holiday season may be filled with presents and parties but that does not mean it must be synonymous with waste. Here are some tips on how you can reduce, reuse and recycle your way into the New Year. • Carry a reusable bag when shopping • Give gifts that do not require wrapping • Reuse what you can — bows, boxes, gift bags • Donate items no longer in use but still in good condition • Recycle — municipalities offer a wide variety of recycling options including household recycling, electronics, tires and batteries. • Use Ontario's Deposit Return Program — visit www.bagitback.ca 1 - Approximately 40% of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Switch to rechargeable batteries and/or recycle batteries through a municipal collection location. Please visit www.brucecounty.on.ca/waste-management.php for more information. t1APPY Mal l tioLIDRYS! featuring films, cultural demonstrations and dis- plays, all intended to inspire one's true natural spirit. The event will high- light the nation's natural treasures, natural history and landscapes as well as focus on the traditions and place in history of our First Nations. An extensive use of Canada's already -pro- duced Nature Films and local First Nations Cultural Displays will comprise the backbone of this event. Youth will be participating in this incredible event, as in many ways, they are the custodians of the future environment. Grant: $2,000. 10. Point Clark Light- house Canada Day Festival A collaboration of the Township of Huron -Kinloss, the Huron Shore's Lion's Club and Hawk Theatre will be present a dinner theatre event on the eve of Canada's Birthday. The theatre event, which will include young performers, will show the Shared history and contribution of the area in shaping today's society. Additional events are planned for the July 1st Birthday - tours of the Light- house, crafts, games, music and fireworks inviting all to be part of their great com- munity and build upon already strong ties. Grant: $5,000. Established in 1994, Community Foundation Grey Bruce builds commu- nity vitality now and for future generations by encouraging endowment building and facilitating philanthropic partnerships within Grey and Bruce Counties. The Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations that, in turn, provide neces- sary initiatives and services for the people of this region. Community Foundation Grey Bruce also provides leadership in identifying and convening discussion around community issues. Season's Greetings Here's hoping your Christmas is trimmed with beauty, friendship, goodwill and all the joy this special season brings into bloom. Folks like you remind us how lucky we are to be a part of such a close-knit community. Your kindness and generosity are an inspiration to us, and we are truly grateful to have neighbors like you. Thank you for brightening our year with your visits; your support an trust in us mean a lot. Merry Christmas to you and yours. We wish you all the best, and we look forward to seeing you soon in the New Year! r ir DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE INC. LUCKNOW 19-529-795