Sep

12 2017

Na'amat Ottawa Opener with Elaine Kicknosway, Wolf Clan

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

From survivor of the 60's scoop era (when Aboriginal children were scooped from their families to foster homes), to singer, dancer and leader of life ceremonies, Elaine Kicknosway will tell her story of challenge and hope. Elaine is Wolf Clan and part of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. She is Manager of Children's and Youth Programs at Minwaashin Lodge, which runs one of the womens' shelters served by Na'amat Ottawa's school backpacks program.

Private Residence: For details RSVP to 613-788-2913 or naamatottawa@gmail.com. $10 minimum donation per person.