Indigenous teachers and elders will be carrying out a Fall Equinox Ceremony at BCCF on September 20th from 12:30PM - 4PM. This event is open to the public, however spots will be limited to ensure a quality experience for all attendees. Link in the Bio! For more information, read below. What is a Fall Equinox Ceremony? Ceremony can be a wide range of things, but often is associated with special days or events which are recognized through ritual and prayer. Different types of ceremonies exist in various cultures, but are often done during times of transition such as with the seasons, coming of age, birth, or death. Fall Equinox has always been a significant and ceremonial time of year as we enter into equal part day and night and a new phase of the year. Just like us, Aki (earth in Ojibwe), and all its inhabitants, is preparing itself to get ready for winter. Gardens are giving their final gifts, leaves are falling, animals are changing color, and the beautiful harvest moon provides extra light so we can prepare to move into a colder, restful season. It’s a season of preparation for what's to come. (From: Red River College) What do I need to bring? You only need to bring yourself! A water bottle and weather-appropriate clothes you don’t mind dirty are always helpful on the warm. If you would like, you are also welcome to bring small gifts for the gifting/giveaway portion. It is part of many indigenous cultures to make sure everyone leaves with something at the end of a ceremony. Tentative Schedule: 12:30 PM - Guests arrive 1:00 PM - Smudging Ceremony and opening remarks from BCCF Director, Ohemaa Boateng 1:30 PM - Tour of the Wiigwaam, Medicine Wheel Garden, Three Sisters Garden teachings by Vivian Recollet, Elder & Dr. Hopi Martin, PhD, & Sweetgrass Roots Collective 2:30 PM - Food & mingling 3:30 PM - Gratitude, comments & gifts 4:00 PM - Closing & goodbyes #ceremony #indigenousteachings #fallequinox #threesisters