This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.

Moccasin Identifier Activity

Name: Moccasin Identifier Activity
Start: 2024-09-28T10:00:00
End: 2024-09-28T16:00:00

In-person

History & heritage Indigenous Nature & outdoors Sculpture & installation Visual arts

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Date and time

Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

Lions Valley Park and Knox Presbyterian Church Sixteen

Oakville, ON

Directions: Parking is limited on-site. Please consider taking public transit to this event.

Access

Free.

Offered in English.

About

Welcome to the Moccasin Identifier™, a groundbreaking Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to weaving a deeper understanding of Canada’s rich Treaty history into the fabric of our nation.

Through the symbol of Indigenous moccasins, we aim to connect all Canadians—rooted and newly planted—to the land beneath our feet and the Treaties that bind us. Our vision is to Cover Canada in Moccasins, each pair a testament to our shared responsibilities and the steps we must take toward reconciliation.

At the heart of the Moccasin Identifier™ is education and place-knowing, designed to engage Canadians of all ages. From preschoolers to professionals, we offer enlightening presentations across a spectrum of venues, including educational institutions, government agencies, and corporate settings. Our programs are crafted to be age-appropriate, covering vital topics such as Treaty rights, Indigenous territories, and our collective relationship with the land.

Organizer

Halton Heritage Services

This group of activities hosted at The Crossing is a collaboration between Halton Heritage Services, Halton Regional Police Service, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Town of Oakville, and Knox Presbyterian Church Sixteen.

These local governments and community not-for-profit organizations are dedicated to making the community a better place to live by showcasing cultural and natural heritage and history.

This event is part of a hub:

The Crossing Community Heritage Day

Halton Heritage Services Oakville, ON

Discover the history of the place known today as Lions Valley Park! Since the First Nations people have lived on this land, the place known today as Lions Valley Park has been an important location. It is where the river could be crossed...