The day will begin with Elder Lapskahasit Cihkonaqc (Chris Brooks) of Sitansisk (St. Mary’s) First Nation leading a sunrise ceremony and sacred fire at Fort Latour at 5:37 a.m. The Wolastoqey and Mi’kmaq Grand Council flags will be raised at the City Hall Plaza at 11:30 a.m. followed by a drumming procession to Fort Latour. At noon, Uhkmi Singers from Sitansisk First Nation and dancers performing traditional Indigenous song and dance. The master of ceremonies for the event will be Oscar Baker III from Elsipogtog First Nation.
All events are free of charge and inclusive, and all are encouraged to attend. We ask that participants remain attentive to the MC instructions regarding when to sit, when to stand, and when to join in the dance.
Participants are encouraged to bring a hand drum, if you have one, for the drumming procession and ask you not to drum during the performance.
*Rain location will be Marco Polo Cruise Terminal.
