Open Table: Reconciliation Mural Wrap Up With Pictures - May 13, 2023

On April 30 and May 13, 2023 McDougall hosted a very special two-part Reconciliation Mural - A Community Participation Project. On May 13th we had the opportunity to hear from Gloria Snow, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper and Vancouver School of Theology Student, who spoke about the Stoney Nakoda world view on their strong spiritual connection and reverence for nature and animals. Shauna Kennedy read several passages from Dr. Rev. Chief John Snow's book, "These Mountains Are Our Sacred Places" and Elder and Cultural and Linquistic Knowledge Keeper Glenda Crawler offered stories from her childhood learning teachings from her elders.

Folks in attendance painted a 1-square-foot canvas, which will all soon be integrated into a larger mural that will be displayed in the west entrance here at McDougall. Participants enjoyed a delicious meal and painted a unique and beautiful collection of canvasses that we are excited to see come together.

The project is funded by the Chinook Winds Region with generous support from McDougall United.

Volunteers:

This Open Table event was a huge success, and we could not have put it on without the help of some pretty amazing people. Thank you so much for your help.

Set Up: Jean MacEachern, Joanne Pritchard, Shauna Kennedy and Lucien Chavez, Sarah and Kyky Reuangrith, and Nik Sloat

Greeter: Jean MacEachern, Joanne Pritchard, and Sarah Reuangrith

Kitchen Help: Redmond and Colton Everett, Peggy Jorgensen, and Rev. Danah Cox

Servers: Peggy Jorgensen, and Nik Sloat

Clean Up: Billie Tindall, Chantelle, Redmond, and Colton Everett, Daren Patterson, Sarah Reuangrith, Nik Sloat, and Danah Cox

Paid Youth Support: Luna Burta-Sanchez

Thank you so much for your help!

Pictures:

We hope you enjoy some photos from the event. Pictures taken by: Valerie MacLeod, Jennifer Heidebrecht, and Sarah Reuangrith. Videography for the events was recorded by Theodore Chavez and Shauna Kennedy.

To learn more about the Reconciliation Mural please visit the Reconciliation Mural Webpage.

To learn more about events such as this one, please visit the Family & Community Ministry Page.