Newmarket Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony at Fairy Lake Sept. 30 an opportunity to honour and reflect

Ojibway grandmother Kim Wheatley will offer words, perform hand drumming and prayers

Yorkregion.com
Sept. 30, 2022
Lisa Queen

Are you looking for a way to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30?

The Town of Newmarket is inviting the community to its event at 3 p.m. at the amphitheatre at Fairy Lake at 520 Water St.

The ceremony will offer an opportunity to commemorate, honour and reflect.

Kim Wheatley -- Shawanaga First Nation Reserve Anishinaabe Ojibway grandmother who carries the Spirit name Head or Leader of the Fireflower and is Turtle clan -- will be present to offer words, perform hand drumming and prayers.

Residents are welcome to wear orange shirts to honour the children who survived residential schools and remember those who did not.

Parking is available on site at Fairy Lake, along the Nokiida Trail and at the town hall at 395 Mulock Dr.