“Every One Has A Story”

Sioux Lookout’s Race Relations Week 2010

March 21-28, 2010

Sunday March 21:  The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Equinox Sunrise Ceremony.  Outside the Rec Centre: 7 am.  In case of bad weather, we will meet in the Youth Centre.    For info call Charles @ 737-9224.

Northern First Nations Hockey Tournament:  Sioux Lookout Arena. 

NGFC Spring Sobriety Pow Wow:   Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre all day. Community Feast @ 5pm.   For info call Chris @ 737-1903.

Community Walk for Solidarity.  Join community members as we walk in support of the elimination of racial discrimination both locally and globally.  We will meet at noon outside St. Andrew’s Church.  For info call Brenda @ 737-0821.

Cedar Bay Family Fun Day.   Cedar Bay Stable and Lakeshore :  1 – 4 pm. A day of outdoor fun including sleigh rides to the lodge for stories and more.  Hosted by Friends of Cedar Bay and Katimavik.  For info call Sandra @ 737-2268 

Monday March 22

Open House at the SLARC Youth Centre.  Noon to 9 pm.  Come by and meet the Youth Centre staff and learn more about our services and activities. We are accessed by the east door of the arena. For info call @ Dan 737-1501 

Tuesday March 23

Film: “Reel Injun”.  Mayfair Theatre: 1:30 and 7:30 pm.  Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema.  Hosted by The Sioux Lookout Creative Arts Circle.  Free Admission.   For info call Laurel @ 737-2174.

Women’s Hand Drumming Group.  Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle: 7 – 9 pm.  For info call Cindy @ 737-7922. 

Wednesday March 24

St. Andrew’s Soup and Sandwich Luncheon.  St Andrew’s Church Hall: 11:30 – 1:30.  Adults $8, children under 8 - $6.  For info call Donna @ 737-1122Remember Me Project.  Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle:  1 – 3 pm.  A healing art workshop in remembrance of  Aboriginal women who have gone missing. For info call Cindy @ 737-7922.  Remember Me Project for Youth:  Youth Centre:  7 – 9 pm.  For info call Brenda @ 737-0821.Culture night.  Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre: 7 – 10 pm.  Traditional drumming, singing and teachings. For info call Chris @ 737-1903.Story of the Great Flood with Ahmoo Angeconeb.  St. Andrew’s Church Hall:  7 pm.  Join artist Ahmoo Angeconeb as he shares a traditional story as told by a large 15 ft. painting.  For info call Aileen @ 737-3131. 

Thursday March 25

Language Bingo.  Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle:  1 – 3 pm.  For info contact Iris @ 737-7922.

Raising the Children Website Launch.  Best Western Inn: 4 -6 pm.  Join us in honouring the work of the late Lorraine Kenny-Beaton.  For info contact Florence @ 737-4481.

Your Spirit is Your Voice with host Jerry Sawanas.  Wawatay Radio (89.9 FM): 6 – 7 pm.

Friday March 26

Coffee House.  SLARC Youth Centre: 7 pm.  Come listen to Sioux Lookout’s amazing local talent and share some of your own.  For info call Dan @ 737-1501.

Saturday March 27

Traditional African Dance Workshops.  Sioux Mountain Public School: 10:30 am and 2:30 pm.  Free registration.  All ages welcome. Please call Brenda @ 737-0821 to register.

Gumboots Dancing Workshops. Sioux Mountain Public School: 1:00 pm and Legion Hall: 7:00 pm.  This unique dance form originates from South Africa gold mines where oppressed workers created their own means of communication.  Free registration.  All ages welcome. Please call Brenda to register @ 737-0821.Every One Has A Story Community Spring Social.  Legion Hall: 7 to 11 pm.  An alcohol-free event for all ages. Come out for a fun evening of song, stories and dance.  Free admission.   For info call Brenda @ 737-0821.  

Sunday March 28

Multicultural Potluck Feast.  Legion Hall:  5 pm. Bring a dish from your heritage and join other community members as we celebrate the diversity of Sioux Lookout.  Presentation of the Mary Carpenter – People Making Changes Award.  For info call Terry Lynne @ 737-2831. All Week:  Christian Chapman Art Exhibit .  A-Frame Gallery.   Sponsored by the Sioux Lookout Creative Arts Circle.CBLS Local Radio: Tune your radio daily to 1240AM at 7:45 am and 5:10 pm for local storytellers and multicultural music.         

For more information, contact:

Brenda Dovick, SLARC Coordinator 737-0821 

Events Schedule also available on our website: www.slarc.ca  

A big thank-you to our loyal volunteers, community partners and corporate sponsors!