Bringing Them Home 

In honor of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, Miskanawah will host a 4-day Sacred Fire at our land-based healing location: askiy-pimatsiwin (Cree for 'earth gives life'), beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on October 4, 2024.
 
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 Manager, Tara Fillo-Hunt at: tfillo@miskanawah.ca

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 Candice Klebe at:cklebe@miskanawah.ca