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Indigenous Tourism Ontario & Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) are pleased to invite you to our Truth & Reconciliation event and activities at SKG’s campus in Baawaating (aka: Sault Ste Marie) on September 29th & 30th, 2023.
We encourage you to register to attend on Saturday, however, this is not mandatory – it’s only meant to help us track attendance numbers. Click here to register.
SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION FORMS
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28:
Community Based Tourism Awareness Program
9:30am – 12:00pm
Community-Based Tourism Awareness Program – The program will be welcoming, supportive, and embrace every person and community interested in learning about Indigenous tourism as a catalyst for cultural preservation, sustainable community development, and socio-economic growth.
Complimentary coffee, tea, and snack.
Service for Excellence Workshop
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Service Excellence The main goal of this workshop is to empower you to become well-versed in service excellence with the ability to manage a variety of scenarios and build meaningful relationships with the guests you may encounter.
Complimentary coffee, tea, and snack.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29:
Leading for Excellence Workshop
9:30am – 12:00pm
Leading For Excellence – This workshop will lead you on a learning journey to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to create memorable experiences with guests to your business.
Blanket Exercise
1pm
Join us for this interactive activity that educates around Colonization and the impacts on Indigenous Peoples and communities. This exercise is recommended for ages 16 and up.
Complimentary lunch provided at the end.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30:
Residential School Survivor Panel | 2nd Generation Survivors Panel & Keynote Speakers
10:45am – 12:30pm | 1pm – 3pm
Listen to survivors share their stories first-hand. No registration required.
Moccasin Workshop
10:00am – 12:00pm | 1pm – 3pm
Make a pair of children’s moccasins and reflect on their significance on this important day.
This workshop is led by Colleen Nolan from Garden River First Nation. All supplies are provided.
Medicine Pouch Workshop
10:45am – 12:30pm | 1pm – 3pm
Make your own medicine pouch. All supplies are provided.
Performance: Healing Song, Jingle Dress Healing Dance
3:15pm – 3:45pm
Closing Remarks
3:45pm – 4pm
Funding provided by the Government of Ontario
Thank you to our event partner
