Prairie Wild Community Engagement Meeting

I met Jess Gordon, of the Idle No More movement, at the Treaty Four Governance Centre, after our Unity Walk on Friday, January 11th. She encouraged us to promote acts of resurgence.

As a white settler descendant, I am very proud of my heritage which I will bring to the Community Engagement Meeting on February 9th in Fort Qu'Appelle. Our family practices resurgence when we eat together, tell stories, make traditional foods on the holidays, travel, read, and keep in touch with relatives.

I also want to support my friends and neighbours, our treaty partners, as they practice "resurgence" within the context of our community. Let's go to this February 9th meeting, friends and family, and help shape our community.

HELP PLAN THE FUTURE
of the
Town of Fort Qu’Appelle!

WHEN: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9TH
12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

WHERE: QU’APPELLE VALLEY CENTRE OF THE ARTS
L U N C H W I L L B E S E R V E D

What is an Official Community Plan?An Official Community Plan is a comprehensive policy document to help guide
the Town of Fort Qu’Appelle with growth and development
25+ years into the future.

What is Placemaking?Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and
management of public spaces. This placemaking session will engage
community members in a number of exercises to create a shared vision for the
Town of Fort Qu’Appelle. The information from this session will inform the
Town’s Official Community Plan along with action items in order to
implement the ideas that are formed in the session.

PLEASE CONTACT BY - FEBRUARY 1, 2013
ph: Elaine Hanson (306) 332-5212 or Kerri Ward (306) 332-4426
Email ehansonhh@sasktel.net or fqchamber.kerri@gmail.com

 

On the Idle No More -- Official facebook page, Jess posts a definition of "resurgence".

 

Jess Gordon

Resurgence
1. A continuing after interruption; a renewal.
2. A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor; a revival.

” By asking “How will your ancestors and future generations recognize you as Indigenous?” I offer a challenge for us to begin re-envisioning and practicing everyday acts of resurgence.” – Jeff Corntassel, http://decolonization.org/index.php/des/article/view/18627

So…What stories will you share today? What word will you teach your children in your language? Who will you go hunting with and who will you share it with?

 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Idlenomore.official/?fref=ts