Lakeland Society for Truth and Reconciliation

Lakeland Society for Truth and Reconciliation Honouring the children who survived Indian Residential Schools. Remembering those who didn't.

In light of the findings of unmarked graves at Indian Residential School sites, our grassroots movement began. Our goals are:

To create and support community activities/events that honour survivors of Indian Residential Schools and to remember those who did not;

To foster an environment of truth telling with respect and understanding;

To provide education/awareness relating to the impacts of In

dian Residential School Survivors;

To embrace cultures and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis People;

To create a public space centered around healing and reconciliation that includes history, culture and traditional healing components, that is easily accessible to the general public and local schools.

Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been rescheduled fro...
06/01/2026

Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been rescheduled from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026 (National Indigenous Peoples Day and Summer Solstice).The same itinerary and timeline will be followed. We offer you our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your understanding is appreciated.

Kindly share with your network of family, friends and colleagues.

Mother Earth must be cleansing the land in preparation for the blessing. 🧡

**UPDATE** Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been resc...
05/31/2026

**UPDATE** Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been rescheduled from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026 (National Indigenous Peoples Day and Summer Solstice).The same itinerary and timeline will be followed. We offer you our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your understanding is appreciated.

Kindly share with your network of family, friends and colleagues.

Mother Earth must be cleansing the land in preparation for the blessing. 🧡

🐢🌿 Join us for the Turtle Island Community Healing Garden – Blessing of the Grounds 🌿🐢

A healing place to grow Culture, Connection, and Community through Truth and Reconciliation.

We invite the community to gather for the Blessing of the Grounds as we mark the beginning of this meaningful space—a place for reflection, learning, healing, and connection.

📅 Date: June 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Lakeshore Drive & Jessie Lake Trail, Bonnyville

This beautiful community space will span approximately 2.1 acres, creating a dedicated place for healing and reconciliation for generations to come.

Everyone is welcome to attend and be part of this important moment. 💚

**UPDATE** Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been resc...
05/31/2026

**UPDATE** Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been rescheduled from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026 (National Indigenous Peoples Day and Summer Solstice).The same itinerary and timeline will be followed. We offer you our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your understanding is appreciated.

Kindly share with your network of family, friends and colleagues.

Mother Earth must be cleansing the land in preparation for the blessing. 🧡

The Lakeland Society for Truth and Reconciliation is inviting the public to a Sacred Blessing of the Grounds ceremony as work begins on a new Community Healing Garden in Bonnyville.

Read more on lakelandconnect. net

**UPDATE** Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been resc...
05/31/2026

**UPDATE** Please be advised that due to the current rainy weather conditions, the Blessing of the Grounds has been rescheduled from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Sunday, June 21, 2026 (National Indigenous Peoples Day and Summer Solstice).The same itinerary and timeline will be followed. We offer you our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your understanding is appreciated.

Kindly share with your network of family, friends and colleagues.

Mother Earth must be cleansing the land in preparation for the blessing. 🧡

**UPDATE** 👉 With sincere regret, the Blessing of the Grounds will be postponed from June 1, 2026, to a later date this month, due to the rainy weather conditions. The rescheduled date will be posted once confirmed. Our sincere apologies are sent for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your understanding is appreciated.

Mother Earth must be cleansing the land in preparation for the blessing. ❤

05/31/2026
05/31/2026
05/28/2026

Registration is now open for the second online session of the Niwicitonan Playgroup!

Join us and Susan Sinclair, a Michif language and traditional knowledge keeper. Through the power of storytelling, we’ll learn the importance of the moss bag teachings. These teachings exist to create love and safety between children and their caregivers. Participants will receive materials to complete their own moss bags at home.

Connect with other Métis caregivers, celebrate identity, and build community through culture, play, and learning. Métis families with children aged 0–5 who live within Alberta are invited to join us online.

Wednesday, June 24, 9–10:30 AM
Online via Zoom invite

Eligibility:
- Children aged 0–5
- Either the child or caregiver is an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen
- Currently reside in Alberta

Register before June 17 to get your Métis child connected to culture and community from the very start!
AlbertaMetis.com/Niwicitonan-playgroup

Questions? Contact: [email protected] | 780-455-2200

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