First People's Welcome

First People's Welcome and Feast for VIU Students

I was able to attend The Gathering Place on campus listening and LiveTweeting the Metis and Nu'cha- nuth Nations welcome to students-

• "education is our new battlefield and you are our warriors" as we struggle for a better life. LOVE IT!
  
• "Match your vocation with your avocation, and nothing can stop you"
  
• The story of the eagle and the hummingbird - we can fly high if we support each other to get there
  
• Deep water dancer- Song of blessing of the waters- we are many nations but the water sustains and flows through us all- song sung at Standing Rock, and sung here in solidarity and peace to all who protect and care for our sweet water
  
• Wonderful dance and song by the Nu-chal-nuth peoples! Amazing regalia!
  

Watch the Video!