Healing Round Dance, Fort McKay First Nation
FORT MCKAY — Fort McKay First Nation is hosting a Healing Round Dance in November as part of National Addictions Awareness Week.
The event is being presented by Fort McKay First Nation Culture in collaboration with the Fort McKay Family Support Center and will take place Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Fort McKay Band Hall.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., followed by a supper prayer at 4:55 p.m. and supper from 5 to 6 p.m.
Opening speeches begin at 6 p.m., followed by a sober speaker at 6:05 p.m. and the first dance with Chief, Council and staff at 6:10 p.m.
The round dance will run from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., followed by a giveaway ceremony and closing.
Organizers are encouraging women attending the event to wear skirts and men to wear ribbon shirts.
Anyone with questions about cultural protocol can contact Fort McKay cultural advisor Audrey Redcrow at 780-215-1458 or aredcrow@fortmckay.com.
Redcrow can also be contacted by those interested in volunteering, paid positions or additional information about the event.
Elders who require transportation can contact Tara Vivian at 780-742-4927.
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