Wetaskiwin Truth and Reconciliation Day Begins with Smudge and Pipe Ceremony

More than 100 people gathered at the Diamond Jubilee Park in Wetaskiwin for the third annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30.

The morning started with a smudge, followed by a pipe ceremony for both men and women in separate tipis. Following the ceremony the community walked to the Wetaskiwin Peace Cairn. The children placed orange-painted rocks around the cenotaph as a memorial. We then returned to the park for a Round Dance, speakers, bannock and good conversation.

Immanuel, Wetaskiwin thanks the Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum and the City of Wetaskiwin for their ongoing partnership in this day. Please check out Immanuel's Facebook page for more pictures from the day. Submitted by Fiona Brownlee, Aboriginal and Rural Churches Liaison