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June 2023
Come and Learn about the 60s Scoop
On National Indigenous Peoples Days, join us for a short documentary screening and presentation on the 60s scoop, Q &A, snacks and conversation around the fire with survivor Bradford Bilodeau. Suggested admission $15.
Find out more »Summer Solstice Ceremony
The summer solstice ceremony at Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre is a time to be on the land, to honour and give thanks for all of creation, to have some quiet reflective time around the fire and to renew and refresh our mind, body and spirit in the sweat lodge. Spots inside the sweat lodge are limited to 25 guests. To enter the sweat lodge, you must register in advance by completing the form below. You may also participate without entering the…
Find out more »August 2023
Mamawe Ota Askihk – Sharing Life Together Here on Earth
a spiritual gathering for land based learning Gather with Indigenous and settler allies to reclaim the homegrown, the homespoken, the homebred, and the homemade: Learn drum songs Do a Medicine and Wetland Ecology Walk with Taylor Galvin of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Break down a beef quarter Make a smoker and smoke meat Learn from traditional teachings and Christian scriptures with Deb Anderson-Pratt, Indigenous pastor Meet old friends, make new friends. And more! Our week together will include hands-on learning about…
Find out more »September 2023
Four Directions Walk
Every autumn for many years, we hold a Four Directions Walk, visiting each corner of the land here, tying up new prayer flags in each of the four directions, and retiring the prayer flags that have flown since last autumn. We'll begin the walk at 12:45 pm and conclude in time for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) beginning at 2:00 pm. Get to know the land here and help us begin our Annual General Meeting, grounded in the land that…
Find out more »Annual General Meeting
Come and hear highlights from the past year and about our ongoing visioning for the future. Participation in person or on-line is welcome. Please register below. If you have donated money to SSSC, or are a student, honoured elder or member of an Indigenous community of faith in The United Church of Canada, you are a member of the corporation and have a vote at the AGM. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm CDT. If you will be joining us…
Find out more »Fall Equinox Ceremony – REGISTRATION FULL
The fall equinox ceremony at Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre is a time to be on the land, to honour and give thanks for all of creation, to have some quiet reflective time around the fire and to renew and refresh our mind, body and spirit in the sweat lodge. Spots inside the sweat lodge are limited to 25 guests. To enter the sweat lodge, you must register in advance by filling out the form below. If registration is full, you can…
Find out more »October 2023
a conversation about Reconciliation
With Elder Louis Young, join us for a conversation around the fire and some time on the land. Bannock, tea & coffee will be served. All ages welcome. Suggested admission $15/person. Please register below. If the suggested admission fee would prevent you from attending or prevent you from bringing your whole family with you, use discount code FULL or HALF, in the form below to have your registration fee either fully or half covered.
Find out more »Lateral Violence – Working Towards Solutions Learning Circle & Continuing Education Opportunity
Lateral violence occurs when harmful behaviours we experience show up in our interactions with others. It is expressed in many forms including lack of trust, favouritism, and poor communication – these issues typically lead to conflict between individuals or within an entire group. Moving beyond the cycle of lateral violence begins with people becoming aware of its causes and impacts. This Learning Circle, led by Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, will explore the various dynamics of lateral violence and offers…
Find out more »PC6 – Grief Education Learning Circle & Continuing Education Opportunity
led by Lee Sanderson We welcome guest learners to join our students in this circle. Contact connect@sandysaulteaux.ca with questions and to register.
Find out more »HS1 – Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures: The Old Testament Learning Circle & Continuing Education Opportunity
The resource for this week is Dan Epp-Tiessen, Emeritus Associate Professor of Bible at CMU. Dan’s specialty is Old Testament, and he also appreciates the opportunity to teach courses that span the entire Bible. This course will introduce students to Israel’s story as told in the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures). The course will show how this story is foundational for the ministry of Jesus and for understanding how the New Testament writers describe the healing and salvation that God makes…
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