A Day of Healing and Reconciliation

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MBHR NDHR 2010

In recognition of
Canada’s National Day of Healing & Reconciliation
and Australia’s National Sorry Day

Wednesday
May 26, 2010
Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks, Winnipeg

Sunrise Pipe Ceremony - 5:30 am

As the new day dawns, a sacred fire will be lit to begin the historic work that we
are collectively called upon to do. Our sacred pipes will be gathered and loaded to
thank our Creator for all of creation and to ensure that our ancestors are present
and leading the work that we are embarking on.
MBHR is comprised of Indian Residential School survivors; affected family members
and church and community representatives.

Welcome Ceremonies: 10:30 – Noon

Keynote Speaker: Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair,
Chair, Truth and Reconciliation Canada

Community Lunch: Noon – 1:00 pm

Under a Listening Tent: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Music, stories and expressions of healing and reconciliation.

Welcome the Manitoba Lance Runners as they complete

their 2010 run at The Forks

Elders, IRS Health Support Workers and

Pastoral Care support will be identified
and available throughout the event.
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vailable, please bring your own

Contact:
Albert McLeod T: 204-783-6424
Ko’ona Cochrane T: 204-582-0130 TF: 1-866-320-2763 Sponsored by MBHR in collaboration
E: healingmb@hotmail.com with Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc