Day of Truth and Reconciliation
A Gathering of All Peoples
at the
Beothuk Interpretation Centre
Boyd’s Cove, NL
(709-656-3114)
September 30th starting at 10:00 am
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation we will share in a time of connecting with Creator, story telling and learning together as we recommit to live in peace and friendship on the land.
10:00 am
Assemble in the main room of the Center. Opening words and sharing some of the story of the Beothuk on whose ancestral land we gather
10:30 am
Spirit Garden – smudging, drumming and spiritual centering
11:15 am
For those who are able and wish to do so, there will be a walk to the site where a Beothuk Village once stood
12:30 pm
Lunch with traditional foods – bannock, jams, Moose stew.
(a donation to the Beothuk Institute is appreciated if you are able)
This event is in partnership with
the Beothuk Institute Inc,
the Beothuk Intrepretation Centre,
and
the United Church of Canada
The Beothuk Institute and Our Ties to the Beothuk Interpretation Centre at Boyd's Cove
The Beothuk Institute was incorporated at St. John’s in 1997. Its formation was initiated by artist Gerry Squires. His vision of a lone Beothuk woman standing strong and proud against an oncoming storm near Exploits Island inspired him to create a statue to commemorate the Beothuk. Initially the Beothuk Institute raised the funds for this project and Squires’ statue – “The Spirit of the Beothuk” – now stands on the grounds of the Boyd’s Cove Beothuk Interpretation Centre.
We are a provincially incorporated, non-profit organization run by volunteers. We lobby and provide support for projects that will help advance our purpose.
Our Mission is to create, maintain and enhance public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Beothuk People and their prehistoric ancestors, and to initiate, support and/or encourage projects commensurate with this aim.
Projects
Support is Needed
We participate in research and archaeological digs. As a non-profit organization, we depend your support. All proceeds go toward the work of the Institute and special projects that contribute to the advancement of our mission.