For the past two weeks, Chuck Commanda, Algonquin Traditional Knowledge Keeper, has led the community build of an authentic birch bark canoe.
Sat, Sept 26 will include a free venison chili feast, blessing and launch of the boat and the opportunity to get out on the water in a birch bark canoe.
Sun, Sept 27, in partnership with TrueNorthAid will include a Truth and Reconciliation walk, workshops tbd and again the change to paddle in an authentic birch bark canoe.
All welcome. Family Friendly. More info? www.friendsofinnerharbour.com/cataraqui-boatyard-project-2020. Plans change daily due to COVID.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour. Co-Sponsored by Kingston Association of Museums and Regional Tourism Ontario, District 9.