ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2023

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is collaborating with the Native North American Travelling College, the City of Cornwall and the Children’s Aid Society to hold an event of reflection and learning in honour of Orange Shirt Day.

The event will take place on September 30, 2023 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. The event will feature traditional teachings, dancing, singings, vendors, traditional food sampling and other meaningful activities in the spirit of reconciliation. More information will be shared closer to the event.

Vendors of indigenous-made items will be welcome for free — email julia.benedict@akwesasne.ca or carolyn.francis@akwesasne.ca to register a spot.

Interested in volunteering? To sign up, please email nova.cook@cwcas.ca or andrea.ciampaglia@cwcas.ca.