Walk for Reconciliation and Hoop Dance Performance by Terrance Littletent

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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is held annually on September 30 in order to raise awareness about the destructive legacy of Residential Schools in Canada.

Join us in observing this day on Sunday, September 28 with a Walk for Reconciliation from Civic Park to Westminster Hall. At the Hall, enjoy a Hoop Dance performance by one of Saskatchewan's foremost hoop dancers, Terrance Littletent. After the performance, we will gather in the hall to enjoy homemade Three Sisters soup.

Terrance Littletent is from the Kawacatoose Cree Nation and was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. Terrance is an accomplished Grass and Hoop Dancer who has travelled across North America and overseas, sharing his gift of song, dance and narrative in a humble way. At six years old, Terrance had already been introduced to the traditional techniques and movement skills used to create his own dance choreography. By the age of eight, Terrance’s uncle, Kirby Littletent, presented him with the gift of the hoop, which inspired Terrance to continue his uncle’s legacy of sharing the ways of their people. Eleven years later, Terrance became recognized as a world-renowned hoop dancer. As an educator, producer and performer, Terrance continues to find ways to bridge traditional and contemporary dance and music styles.

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Westminster United Church Affirm Team

The Westminster Affirm Team works to provide information, acceptance, and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, intersex, agender, two-spirit and all 2SLGBTQ+ people.

We challenge our community of faith to expand our learning and action concerning racism, ageism, ableism, mental health stigma, and systemic marginalization and oppression. We call on the wider church and community to do the same.