Honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis women at “Keeping the Fires Burning” ceremony
Keeping the Fires Burning
“For 500 years our grandmothers have kept the fires burning. They were the warriors who kept our stories and our songs alive, our languages spoken, and our connections to our Mother Earth strong and our spirits brave. Now, it is our time to keep the fires burning.”
It is said that one of the highest forms of respect is to acknowledge the legacy of those who go before us. This teaching is also integral to who we are as Aboriginal peoples. In this spirit, Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is proudly hosting the 9th Annual “Keeping the Fires Burning” to recognize and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis women for their lifetime contribution to protecting, preserving, promoting and practicing Traditional Knowledge.
Since 2001 our community has come together to acknowledge and celebrate our Grandmothers who are truly representative of Manitoba’s diverse cultures and communities. It is through this special ceremony that we can recognize and acknowledge our own role models and teachers; powerful Aboriginal women whose personal conduct exemplifies those Seven Sacred Teachings of honesty, courage, respect, humility, sharing, caring and love. This special ceremony will also contribute to restoring the ancient leadership roles once held by Aboriginal women in our families, communities and Nations.
This year’s event will take place on Thursday June 17, 2010 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre, Main Floor Ballroom, 375 York Avenue beginning with the Grand Entry at 5:30 p.m. Please contact our Main Office to purchase tickets, inquire about sponsorship or make donations.
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Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. - Those Who Lead
455 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5
Phone: (204) 953-5820
Fax: (204) 953-5824
Email: kfb@kanikanichihk.ca