The Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat, in conjunction with Grand Council Treaty #3, is holding a public gathering and ceremony tomorrow to watch and reflect on Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s statement of apology to former students of residential schools.
The “Hope, Honour and Healing” event will take place tomorrow (June 11) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the banquet room at La Place Rendez-Vous here.
In addition to the live broadcast of the prime minister’s apology, the event will include participation of elders and First Nations’ leadership, as well as traditional drummers and prayers.
All are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Tammy Ryll at 274-5899 or via e-mail at info@ffcs.ca
The Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat is the regional governing body, comprised of the seven chiefs of Rainy River District, with the collective authority granted by the people to represent the Anishnaabe of the region.
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