The TRC Mawi’omi, which was postponed in late September due to weather, will take place on Friday, October 25, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Attendees are asked to begin gathering in McMillan Hall at 9:30 am in time for the Grand Entry, which will take place at 10:00 am.

The Mawi’omi will begin with the Grand Entry when all dancers and others will be welcomed into the circle. The host drum will be the LoneCry Singers; the head female dancer will be Kelly Sark; and the head male dancer will be Michael Julian. Doris Googoo, Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies, will give the Seven Sacred Teachings in Mi’kmaq and English. Dr. Wendy Rodgers, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Judy Clark, Elder-in-Residence, will give remarks.

Indigenous artisans will display their beading, basket weaving, and quill work. There will also be a table with medicines and waltes.

All members of the campus community are welcome to attend and are encouraged to wear orange shirts.

As well, the Robertson Library is hosting an educational display this month celebrating Mi'kmaq History Month, particularly the history and culture of Epekwitk.

Please note: The National Residential School Crisis Line offers emotional support and crisis referral services for residential school Survivors and their families. The toll-free crisis line number is 1-866-925-4419. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.