Walk with us in a Sacred Water Ceremony - Victoria
December 10, 2017
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Victoria Inner Harbour, Victoria, BC (Map)
According to Vice News Canada, as of July 31 2017, there were a total of 121 FirstNations under 172 drinking water advisories across Canada.
Access to clean and safe water is a basic human right.
Join PSAC BC and allies and stand in solidarity with Indigenous people. Walk with us in a Sacred Water Ceremony to be held on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish Lekwungen – Songhees & Esquimalt First Nations
- Start at 1:00PM, Douglas Street at Dallas Road
- End at 4:30PM, Victoria Inner Harbour
- Speakers and reflection along the route
Sponsored by
- Public Service Alliance of Canada, BC Region
- British Columbia Government and Service Employees Union
- PSAC Vancouver Island Human Rights Committee
- PSAC National Aboriginal People’s Circle BC Region
Full Itinerary
East Doorway - West of Douglas Street on Dallas Road
- 1:00 - Welcoming and blessing by Elder Joan Morris, Lekwungen – Songhees Nation
- 1:05 - Remarks:
- Her Honour, The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
- Elizabeth May, MP, Saanich—Gulf Islands
- Todd Smith, PSAC Alternate Regional Executive Vice President
- Sussanne Skidmore, BCGEU Executive Vice President
- 1:40 - Introduction of the Sacred Water Ceremony Partners
- 1:45 - Remarks by Michael Ballard - NAPC- “Thirsty for Justice” Campaign
- 1:50 - Explanation of East Doorway
- 2:00 - Welcome Song - Yellow Wolf Drummers - March begins to South Doorway
South Doorway - Government Street & Dallas Road
- 2:20 - Explanation of South Doorway and speakers – Youth Focus
- 2:40 - Yellow Wolf Drummers - March continues to West Doorway
West Doorway - Government Street & Superior Street
- 3:00 - Explanation of West Doorway and Speakers
- 3:25 - Yellow Wolf Drummers - March continues to North Doorway - Inner Harbor
North Doorway - Victoria’s Inner Harbour
- 3:40 - Explanation of North Doorway and Speakers
- 4:05 - Offering water back to Mother Earth
- 4:10 - Closing remarks – Thank you blessing and acknowledgements
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