St. Mary’s First Nation Maqiyahtimok Conference Center 247 Maliseet Drive
Wednesday April 19th 2023
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. MC Introduction, Drumming In Ceremony, Welcome Remarks-Chief Polchies, Gifting Ceremony
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Journal Writing (Validation and Acknowledgement)
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nutrition Break
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Protocols for Ceremony/Sweat Lodge Preparation
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Supper on Your Own
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. OPTIONS: Sacred Fire/Naming Ceremony/Sweat Lodge
Thursday April 20th 2023
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony/Stretching/Relaxation Exercises
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Check In
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.Nutrition Break
10:30 to Noon Grandmother Teachings
12:00 Noon Traditional salmon and fruit salad Lunch Provided
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 Sacred Teachings
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Protocols for Ceremony/Sweat Lodge Preparation
3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Nutrition Break
3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Medicine Bag Bundle Making
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Traditional Supper
Provided
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. OPTIONS: Sacred Fire/Naming Ceremony/Sweat Lodge
Friday April 21st, 2023
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Ceremony/Stretching/Relaxation Exercise
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Check In
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Nutrition Break
10:15 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. Healing with Elders
12:00 Evaluation/Closing
Elders will be available throughout the Gathering. Elders: Glenda Wysote-Labillois, Miigam’agan, Jeannie Bartibogue, Ramona Nicholas Elder Helper: Rosalee Labillois
Sweat Lodge Keepers: Chris Brooks, Evan Sacobie Fire Keepers: Ed Perley, Norman Bernard, Aaron Nicholas, Marty Bear
Smudging Stations will be set up throughout the Gathering
