A kind and gentle soul can become frustrated by the empty talk from politicians about Canada 150, reconciliation and healing for the Indigenous people.
For years, groups of Indigenous people, settler descendants and faith leaders have been drawing attention to a sacred place in the middle of the Ottawa River, right here in Canada’s capital. They want the various levels of government to live up to a promise to return the waterfalls and islands to a place of worship.
No more commercial development. No condos!
“The capital city’s historic and magnificent Ottawa River, Chaudière Falls, and the three islands downstream can support Canada’s emergence as a nation that respects Indigenous values and cultures, and showcases them to the world. It is time to bring an honourable vision to fruition.”
Read a personal account from attending the June 2016 walk.
Read about plans for another peaceful walk planned for June 23rd. See the Facebook event for details and updates.
I will join this peaceful march, to walk the talk in showing my support for a meaningful movement. You can too. Please share this information with family, friends and kindred spirits.
Thanks for dropping by.
T
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Florence T Lyon 
Reblogged this on Shewrite63 and commented:
I will take time off from my professional, working life to join this walk on June 23rd. You can too.
T
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