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SUMMARY:Yoga at St. Paul’s
DESCRIPTION:Weekly\, every Monday. Gentle exercise amongst friends\, with gentle guidance
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/yoga-at-st-pauls/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Weekly every Tuesday. Gentle exercise among friends with gentle guidance
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/yoga/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church (Brampton)\, 30 Main Street South\, Brampton\, ON\, L6W 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Paul's United Church Brampton":MAILTO:stpaulsoffice@on.aibn.com
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SUMMARY:We Are All Water Protectors: Environmental Racism and Reimagining Water Stewardship with an Indigenous Lense
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled for Indigenous History Month\, the We Are All Water Protectors Gathering leans into the 8th Principle for Reconciliation\, Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: “Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems\, oral histories\, laws\, protocols\, and connections to the land into the reconciliation process.” Implementing this principle as part of the TRC’s vision of “a new way of living together” is framed for the purposes of this event as a reimagining of Water stewardship.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/we-are-all-water-protectors-environmental-racism-and-reimagining-water-stewardship-with-an-indigenous-lense-2/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:We Are All Water Protectors: Environmental Racism and Reimagining Water Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, day-long and evening event\, largely led by Indigenous leaders\, where Ceremony and Ancestral Water Knowledge will underpin the whole gathering. A Sacred Fire will be lit at 8:30 am\, and programing will begin at 10 am\, see the program below for detailed information. An art installation will be unveiled\, our Indigenous garden and a Great Lakes floor map can be explored\, and there will be book sales\, activist art projects\, and opportunities to visit with Indigenous organization leaders and community water activists. A feast will be shared at 5:30 pm\, followed by music and story-telling in the evening. All ages welcome. Come for the whole day/evening\, or just a few hours.\n*Please sign up with Eventbrite to help us plan for numbers\, see link below. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/we-are-all-water-protectors-gathering-tickets-1984976326627?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/we-are-all-water-protectors-environmental-racism-and-reimagining-water-stewardship/
LOCATION:729 St. Clair Avenue West\, 729\, Toronto\, ON\, M6J 2X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Matthew's United Church":MAILTO:stmattsunited@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:BAKE SALE!\nCookies\, cakes and pie\, oh my! Come treat yourself to some delicious home baked items! Saturday\, June 6th from 8:00 AM until NOON. Come early for the best selection!
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/bake-sale-2/
LOCATION:Midhurst United Church\, 91 DORAN RD\, Midhurst\, ON\, L9X 0L5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:We Are All Water Protectors: Environmental Racism and Reimagining Water Stewardship with an Indigenous Lense
DESCRIPTION:Scheduled for Indigenous History Month\, the We Are All Water Protectors Gathering leans into the 8th Principle for Reconciliation\, Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: “Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems\, oral histories\, laws\, protocols\, and connections to the land into the reconciliation process.” Implementing this principle as part of the TRC’s vision of “a new way of living together” is framed for the purposes of this event as a reimagining of Water stewardship. \nProgram \n8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Sacred Fire Lighting in Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan National Healing Forest Project\, with Lead Firekeeper: Johnny Moore\, GTA Every Child Matters \n9:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Registration in the Narthex + Hospitality in the Community Hall \n9:30 to 10:00 a.m.: Ceremonial Opening in the Sanctuary: Elder-in-Residence Pedahbun Migizi Kwe (Dr. Catherine Brooks)\, Nibisiing Anishinaabe: Four Directions Smudge & Teachings \n10:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Anishinaabe Kwe Water Protectors Circles: Elder Mary Lou Smoke\, Obaajiwan Anishinaabe Kwe\, in the rear of the Sanctuary; Grandmother Kim Wheatley\, Shawanaga Anishinaabe Kwe in the Bracondale Courtyard (or 2nd Floor Dance Studio\, in the event of rain); and Author & Illustrator of The Water Walker / Nibi Emosaawdang and other books for children\, Joanne Robertson\, Atikameksheng Anishnawbe Kwe\, in the Parlour \n​\nWe Are All Water Protectors Gathering: June 6\n​Environmental Racism & Reimagining Water Stewardship\nMarcoon-National-Healing-Forest-logo-final-transparent-ground.png\nIndigenous Peoples Solidarity Group/Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan Project \n729 St. Clair Ave. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario M6C 1B3 \nWhen: June 6th\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. \nFor Free Tickets: We Are All Water Protectors Gathering Tickets\, Saturday\, Jun 6 from 9 am to 9 pm | Eventbrite \nTo Volunteer: Contact Betsy Anderson at andersonbetsy528@gmail.com \nTo Donate: E-transfer marcelle.stmattsunited@gmail.com or send a cheque to the above address \nOverview of event\nScheduled for Indigenous History Month\, the We Are All Water Protectors Gathering leans into the 8th Principle for Reconciliation\, Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: “Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems\, oral histories\, laws\, protocols\, and connections to the land into the reconciliation process.” Implementing this principle as part of the TRC’s vision of “a new way of living together” is framed for the purposes of this event as a reimagining of Water stewardship. More on Gathering and Leaders….. \nElder Mary Lou Smoke 2026(1)_edited.jpg\nElder Mary Lou Smoke \nProgram\n8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Sacred Fire Lighting in Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan National Healing Forest Project\, with Lead Firekeeper: Johnny Moore\, GTA Every Child Matters \n9:00 to 9:30 a.m.: Registration in the Narthex + Hospitality in the Community Hall \n9:30 to 10:00 a.m.: Ceremonial Opening in the Sanctuary: Elder-in-Residence Pedahbun Migizi Kwe (Dr. Catherine Brooks)\, Nibisiing Anishinaabe: Four Directions Smudge & Teachings \n​ \n10:00 to 11:30 a.m.: Anishinaabe Kwe Water Protectors Circles: Elder Mary Lou Smoke\, Obaajiwan Anishinaabe Kwe\, in the rear of the Sanctuary; Grandmother Kim Wheatley\, Shawanaga Anishinaabe Kwe in the Bracondale Courtyard (or 2nd Floor Dance Studio\, in the event of rain); and Author & Illustrator of The Water Walker / Nibi Emosaawdang and other books for children\, Joanne Robertson\, Atikameksheng Anishnawbe Kwe\, in the Parlour\n​\n​\n​11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Tobacco offerings and Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan walkabouts; hospitality and donor opportunities to Indigenous organizations (otherwise known as rent-paying) in the Community Hall; book\, music\, and merchandise sales with Another Story Bookshop in the Narthex; exploration of Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes Giant Floor Map in the Parlour with Kanyen’kehà:ka geographer\, Katie Doreen; activist displays & Art Build in the Oakwood Room \n​\n1:00 to 2:00 p.m.: We Are All Water Protectors: Opening of tiny cultural centre Community Art Project in the St. Matt’s east side Parking Lot + Bracondale Courtyard: Congratulations and more from Elder-in-Residence Catherine Brooks; Toronto Poet Laureate Lillian Allen; Dr. Mariko Uda\, author of Where does it all come from? Where does it all go? Toronto’s Water\, Energy\, and Waste Systems; tiny cultural centre artist-facilitators h kryworuchko and Aysia Tse; and others tba \n2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Tobacco offerings and Noojimo’iwewin Gitigaan walkabouts; hospitality and rent paying opportunities to Indigenous organizations in the Community Hall; book signing with Joanne Robertson plus book\, music\, and merchandise sales with Another Story Bookshop in the Narthex; all-ages reading and book signing with Dr. Mariko Uda and exploration of the Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes Giant Floor Map in the Parlour; activist displays & Art Build in the Oakwood Room \n3:00 to 4:30 p.m.: Keynote Speakers in the Sanctuary: Giidaakunadaad (Nancy Rowe)\, Michizaagiig\, Ojibwe\, Anishinaabe Kwe and Dr. Bonnie McElhinny (University of Toronto) organizers of Nibi Aawin Maadziwin/Water Is Life Gatherings with Ziibii (the Credit River). Their work is deeply rooted in this place\, and the possibilities for Indigenous-Settler collaboration in defense of Water. \n​4:30 to 5:00 p.m.: Last chance to explore Biinaagami: Our shared responsibility to the Great Lakes Giant Floor Map in the Parlour and activist displays & Art Build in the Oakwood Room \n​5:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the Community Hall: Feast\, pwyc\, catered by Reva-Marie Peters-Ackroyd (Salish of Skookumchuck First Nation) of Rrevalution Catering \n7:00 p.m.: Songs & Stories from the Breathing Lands in the Sanctuary: Lawrence & Natasha Martin\, Vern Cheechoo\, Mushkegowuk Cree \nNatasha Martin is currently the elected Deputy Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council. Her husband\, Wapistan (Lawrence Martin) was the first-ever winner of a Juno for Best Music of Aboriginal Canada in 1994 and has continued to perform and record\, often with Vern Cheechoo\, even as his political career grew. He has been Mayor of both Sioux Lookout and Cochrane as well as Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council. He is now Director of Lands and Resources; Vern is the Chief Executive Officer. \nNatasha\, Lawrence\, and Vern will extend the day’s conversations about our responsibilities as Water Protectors all the way to Hudson’s Bay. \n8:30 p.m.: Ceremonial Closing in the Sanctuary: Elder-in-Residence Dr. Catherine Brooks
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/we-are-all-water-protectors-environmental-racism-and-reimagining-water-stewardship-with-an-indigenous-lense/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s United Church\, Toronto\, 729 St. Clair Ave W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6C 1B3\, Canada
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