Children from YMCA’s Beyond the Bell program contributed to a special “knowledge quilt” gifted to Six Nations Elected Council Monday night as a means to bring a First Nations perspective to the celebration of Canada 150.
“A quilt of knowledge to display Haudenosaunee from six nations who have helped contribute in a positive way to Six Nations people,” said Tabby Hill, who runs the program at Jamieson School. “Athletes; from lacrosse, hockey, baseball, to actors, lawyers, musicians, hereditary chiefs, and people helping to keep the language alive.”
The project, first presented back in March, was given to students from Jamieson School and I.L. Thomas School’s after school program and was finished in early May. Anne Jamieson runs the program at I.L. Thomas School. Elected Council played a large role in bringing the program to the territory four years ago which is why they received the quilt.
