Three Sisters Garden Closing Ceremony

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Led by Jackie Labonte and Marie Louise.

After a nourishing and rewarding growing season, join us in closing the Three Sisters Garden as a community. Together, we will offer our thanks and share in singing and drumming.

All community members are welcome.

About Jackie: Jackie Labonte (tekaiatakwas) is self identified from the Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation, Six Nations of Grand River Territory. She resides in the Niagara region, having worked with Native organizations for over thirty years providing services, sharing Traditional Teachings and serving as a Cultural Advisor.

About Marie Louise: Marie Louise is Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Mohawk of Kahnawake (Kah-nah-wag-ay). The Niagara Native community has been nurturing and guiding Marie for 25 years as she walks with the grandmothers and teachings of traditions. She is currently the Indigenous Graduation Coach for the Niagara Catholic District School Board, supporting youth as they work toward their career goals. She is also Board Secretary for the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts, where she helped establish the Love Garden.

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