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Yahoo
20 hours ago
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Where to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent
People across Windsor-Essex can enjoy free access to Museum Windsor and Art Windsor-Essex on Saturday so they can take in exhibits by Indigenous artists and about Indigenous history. The initiatives are part of a series of activities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day across Canada. The annual celebration of the traditions, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people was originally proclaimed as National Aboriginal Day in 1996 by then-Governor General Roméo LeBlanc, according to a history posted on the government of Canada website. In 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the event would be renamed National Indigenous Peoples Day. Here's some of what's taking place in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025. Free admission to Art Windsor-Essex Part of its National Indigenous People's Day Festival, running June 19 to 21 Visitors can check out exhibits by Indigenous artists, including the new exhibit Ndishnikaaz | Nugwa'am | My name is by artist Mary Anne Barkhouse. The exhibit invites viewers to reflect on history and on the future in light of the demise of the Hudson's Bay Company. Free admission to Museum Windsor Visitors can explore the museum's new Original Peoples Culture and Legacy Gallery and new temporary exhibition, The Witness Blanket, developed by the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. The Witness Blanket was created by master carver Carey Newman to recognize the atrocities of the residential school era, honour the children and symbolize ongoing reconciliation. Inspired by a woven blanket, the cedar-framed replica artwork features hundreds of items from residential schools, survivors, churches, governments and other cultural sites across Canada. Windsor Indigenous Solidarity Day Presented by the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre June 21, noon to 3:30 p.m. at Mic Mac Park on Prince Road Includes lunch, entertainment and games for kids. Organizers are asking people to bring a refillable plastic water bottle to reduce plastic waste Events taking place on Friday, June 20 Sunrise Celebration and Networking Breakfast Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Deshkan Ziibi Indigenous Hub in Chatham Local Indigenous vendor sales Every Monday and Friday in June, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Chatham Kent Health Alliance School programs at Art Windsor-Essex Part of its National Indigenous Peoples Day Festival, June 19 to 21 Youth from across Windsor-Essex will visit the gallery to create a habitat inspired by the works of Mary Anne Barkhouse and enjoy a dance performance by hoop dancer Melissa Greenbird. They will also discover works by Indigenous artists featured in SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS and a new exhibition featuring the works of Mary Anne Barkhouse. Bkejwanong Summer Solstice Celebration Friday, June 20, all day at High Banks Park, Walpole Island First Nation Includes a barbeque, music and pontoon rides.
CBC
19-05-2025
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- CBC
What's open and closed on Victoria Day in Windsor
Social Sharing Whether you plan to put your feet up, get some yard work done or keep on top of your workouts, here's what you need to know about which city-operated services and facilities are open and closed on Victoria Day. What's open: Recreation: There will be a free public skating session from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the WFCU Centre. The Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC) fitness centre will be open until 6 p.m. Adventure Bay Family Water Park is open until 6 p.m. The Lakeview Park Marina office and fuel dock are open until 8 p.m., and launch ramps are also open until 8 p.m. Tourism: Museum Windsor's Streetcar No. 351 at the Legacy Beacon is open until 7 p.m. Services for people experiencing homelessness: Programming at 400 Wyandotte Street East, at the former Windsor Water World bullding, will be open regular hours to offer services for people experiencing homelessness. Call (519) 253-3806 for more information. City Services: The 211 service remains open. Residential garbage, yard waste and recycling collection services are not delayed by this holiday, since the city switched to a Tuesday-to-Friday collection schedule earlier this spring. Transit: Transit Windsor buses are operating on the Sunday/holiday schedule. What's closed: City services: City of Windsor administrative offices. The 311 customer contact centre. To report municipal emergencies outside of business hours, call 519-255-6326. The 311 services and information are also available via 311 Online and the Windsor 311 mobile app. Municipal ticket payment offices. Ticket payments may still be made online by visiting the E-Services tab at Waste and recycling The public drop-off and household chemical waste depots located at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and North Service Road East. Recreation Community centres, customer care centres and arenas are closed, except for any already-booked rentals or events. The After School Program. The indoor pools and fitness centre at the WFCU Centre and Gino & Liz Marcus Community Complex. The indoor pool (Natatorium) at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC). Libraries Tourism
