Honouring Residential School Survivors: Prayer Circle and Drumming

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At the Mississippi River Gathering Place, or Misi Zibi Mamidosewin, join us for a sacred prayer circle and drumming ceremony to honor and remember Residential School Survivors for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ceremony is intended to serve as the inaugural gathering at "The 4 Directions Stones", a beautiful new, permanent park installation honoring the historical and existing presence of the Algonquin Nation along the banks of the Mississippi River, which has long served as a vital travel and trade route for the Algonquin people.

Developed over three years by a dedicated planning committee, the installation features four meticulously crafted pillar-style arrangements of armour stone facing the cardinal directions. The stones are embellished with Algonquin symbols and language, accompanied by a detailed explanatory plaque. Along the river’s edge, visitors will also find a large plaque detailing historically significant Algonquin place names alongside a custom-crafted bench by local woodworker Robert Manson. This powerful new space is designed to inspire, educate, and serve as a meaningful hub for future community and cultural ceremonies.

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Misi Zibi Mamidosewin 4 Direction Stones Planning Committee

To cultivate a community where the historical and enduring presence of the Algonquin Nation is permanently visible, honored, and woven into the public landscape of Carleton Place, inspiring continuous education and meaningful reconciliation.

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