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Cultural Perspectives Package
5 days/4 nights
Intensive cultural workshop including historical, cultural, and local perspectives of Canada’s First Nations people facilitated by local elders and experienced professionals. Participants will improve their understanding of the cultural identity of First Nations peoples within their traditional lands.
Monday - Day 1 |
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4:00 pm |
Check-in local accommodations |
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5:00 pm |
Meet host in lobby, shuttle to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung |
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6:00 pm |
Welcoming reception at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung, Introductions, & Orientation Package |
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8:30 pm |
Travel back to accommodations |
Tuesday - Day 2 |
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5:00am |
Meet host in lobby, shuttle to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung |
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5:45am |
Sunrise ceremony |
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6:30am |
Breakfast |
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8:00am |
National perspective - pre contact aboriginal life |
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9:00am |
Post european life |
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10:15 am |
Health break |
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10:30 am |
Regional perspective |
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11:30 am |
Lunch |
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1:00 pm |
Regional perspective - viewing market |
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3:00 pm |
Circle - summary of aboriginal issues - daily evaluation |
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4:30 pm |
Traditional Meal at Roundhouse |
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6:00 pm |
Drumming, dance exhibitions, storytelling |
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6-9 pm |
Hourly shuttle to hotel |
Wednesday - Day 3 |
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9:00 am |
Meet host in lobby, shuttle to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung |
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9:30 am |
Elder Opening |
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10:00 am |
Traditional Teachings/local highlights and aspirations |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch at Hungry Hall |
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1:30 pm |
Tour of Interpretive Centre and Manitou Mounds National Historic Site |
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3:30 pm |
Community tour of the existing amalgamated community |
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5:00 pm |
Shuttle back to hotel |
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6:00 pm |
Dinner on your own or pre-arranged participation in traditional ceremonies |
Thursday - Day 4 |
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9:00 am |
Meet host in lobby, shuttle to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung |
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9:15 am |
Elder Opening |
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9:30 am |
Demographics, political structure, regional issues, land claim |
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12 noon |
Depart by shuttle to Morson, boat trip to King Island for tour of traditional land area and pictographs (box lunch) |
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6:00 pm |
Shuttle to hotel, dinner on your own |
Friday – Day 5 |
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9:00 am |
Meet host in lobby shuttle to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung |
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9:30 am |
Elder opening |
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10:00 am |
Circle – summary and evaluation |
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11:00 am |
Feast & giveaway |
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12:30 pm |
Travelling song |
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1:00 pm |
Shuttle back to hotel. Depart |
Suggested Participants
government, corporate, education groups (post-secondary minimum)
Available Dates
Year round - trip to traditional lands & pictographs substituted with traditional activities during winter months.
What's Included
- Shuttle service to and from hotel
- Workshop host, refreshments/meals on site, & gratuities
- Facility rental
- Land/water transportation to events and attractions during lodging
What's Not Included
- Accommodations, meals off-site
- Personal transportation
- Gifts and/or gratuities towards participation in local traditional ceremonies
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung
Tel: (807) 483-1173
Fax: (807) 483-1263
Email:
tours@manitoumounds.com
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