Bringing Them Home 

In honor of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Miskanawah will host our 4th Annual Bringing Them Home: 4-day Sacred Fire Ceremony, from October 1-4 at Miskanawah’s Land-based healing location. We invite our community partners, donors and sponsors to contribute to this commemoration gathering by way of DONATION and/or VOLUNTEERISM.

We invite you to explore Bringing Them Home Reflections 2025 (PDF), showcasing highlights, special memories and inspiring stories of healing, resilience, and community connections. 

Bringing Them Home is a dedicated commemoration gathering to honor and take care of our Elders, the survivors, and the children who never made it home. Bringing Them Home recognizes the child within our survivors, who also never made it home, and were disconnected from their home communities, traditional teachings, language, culture, families and way of life. Embodying Wahkotiwin (Cree Natural Law for interconnection and kinship), connecting our Elders, survivors and the spirits of those who never made it home to the land and sacred fire is at the heart of this offering. 
 
Bringing Them Home provides a sacred space for our Elders to replenish their spirits, find solace, and support them in their own healing journey. A special occasion for the Elders, who often place the community's needs before their own, are the recipients of collective care and intentional healing. This becomes a humble way for our community to express gratitude and give back by supporting our Elders and Knowledge Keepers in strengthening their own Home Fires.


DONATE- Miskanawah invites community donations, in honor of Truth and Reconciliation. Every dollar makes a difference in how we can give back to our Elders and community!

BECOME A SPONSOR- Find out more about how your agency can sponsor this event by contacting Miskanawah’s Fund Development Specialist, Tara Fillo at: tfillo@miskanawah.ca or view our Sponsor Package.

BECOME A HELPER- If you are interested in becoming a helper or volunteering your time in support of our Elders and community, please connect with Kristin Johnston at: kjohnston@miskanawah.ca or view our Community Support Package.