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Six Nations Polytechnic held their Smoke Dance Competition in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Friday, September 25th from 4-8pm. They had a great turnout of spectators and dancers. Dinner included taco in a bag and sweet treats. Free Orange shirts were given out to the first 100 visitors.
Also this week: Orange Shirt Day was celebrated at the Oneida Business Park (50 Generations Drive) from 4-7pm on September 25th with a drive-thru giveaway event. People that showed up received a Family Togetherness Package. Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill handed out the packages. Santee Smith wrote on social media of a “powerful set from Semiah last night at the Toronto Council Fire Indigenous Legacy Gathering, in honour of Truth & Reconciliation and Residential School survivors. Nia:wen Ava Hill and the team for showcasing Indigenous voices!” Santee Smith brings Blood, Water, Earth to Nogojiwanong/Peterborough on October 14th at Market Hall; tickets at publicenergy.ca/tickets.
Originally published in the Two Row Times, September 30, 2026 (Volume 14, Issue 7), page 9.