St. Michaels’ Indian Residential School Ceremony
Celebrating the Passing of a Dark Historical Period by Igniting New Hope and Optimism Through Continued Healing and Potential for Reconciliation
Agenda Wednesday February 18, 2015
6:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Breakfast @ Big House
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - St. Michaels’ Indian Residential School Ceremony
Opening Remarks
Candles Handed Out and Lit
Cleansing the Site
Opening One Moment of Silence
Spiritual Flame Ignited
Joe Gosnel – A few words
Speakers
Celebration Song
11am to 1pm - Traditional Big House
Master of Ceremonies Survivor Alec Nelson
Mourning Song in memory of those children who
never returned back to their homelands
Healing, Reconciliation and Cleansing Ceremony
1pm - Traditional Feast
2pm - Healing, Reconciliation and Cleansing Ceremony Continues
3:30pm - Speakers List
4:30pm - Conclusion
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