Saturday , April 16, 2016 - Starting at 11am - By The Flint River
A Water Ceremony will be held in Flint, MI to honor and respect our water. As Indigenous
People, we know that all parts of our land are sacred. The lifeblood of this earth is the
water that flows through our land. As such, we are responsible for ensuring that water is
cared for through our traditional ways. Please join us on April 16th to honor and show
respect to our water.
Indigenous Nations, Tribes, First Nations, Native Student Organizations, Water Advocates,
Ogichidaa, other faiths, religious beliefs, and all walks of life, please join us in prayer and
ceremony to honor the importance of our sacred waters. All are welcome!
Please Bring a Small amount of Drining Water from your community for ceremony
Pot Luck Feast Following the Ceremony ( Please Bring pre-packaged food only)
Bring feast bundles (dishware) so we produce zero waste
Ladies please wear ceremony skirts (long skirts) during ceremony
Please bring camping chairs
Opening and closing ceremonies will be lead by Indigenous spiritual leaders:
Grandmother Josephine Mandamin, Lead Mother Earth Water Walker
Patricia Shawanoo, Unity, First Nations Consultant
Mona Stonefish, Grandmother & Ogichidaa Kwe
Also in attendance:
William Vandegrift, pipe carrier
Frank Ettawageshik, Executive Director United Tribes MI
Sturgeon Bay Singers
For more informaion :
USA, Contact Theresa Chingwa 231-330-5317
USA, Facebook Questions Donald Lyons 517-204-0274
USA, Water Donation Questions Contact Joanne Carey 231-330-5901
Canada, Contact Patricia Shawanoo 226-349-1241
Please refrain from taking photos or video during the ceremony.
Organizing entities and Individuals are not responsible for accidents, injuries or thefts.