The Nature of Healing is the spoken truth of seven Survivors of Mohawk Institute, Canada’s first and longest running Indian residential school. From victim to survivor, to activist, this is a story of resistance, resilience and a healing path.

This film was screened at WIFF last year and has been screened at many other Film Festivals.  Three of the survivors from the documentary will be at the screening.

It's free but you must register on Eventbrite.

There will be a free will donation.

The 139 residential schools, operated in partnership with the Canadian Government and Churches were Canada’s sanctioned system of dehumanization; neglect, brutality and child abuse in all its forms in order to obliterate the Red Nation footprint.

The Elders, Grandfathers and Grandmothers who speak out now, do so not only for themselves, but for the thousands of children across Turtle Island who never could.  

,6:30 - 8:30

Learn how the roles and influence of women in the grape and wine industry have evolved, the challenges met and overcome, the value of mentorship, plus future challenges and opportunities.

Jennifer Wilhelm, CAPS Certified Wine Sommelier, panel moderator with: Donna Lailey, first female Grape King; Kelly Mason, grape grower and Ont. Winemaker of the Year 2024; Allison Findlay, Winemaker, Niagara College Teaching Winery; and Brooke Husband, Assistant Winemaker.  Visit www.cfuwstcatharines.org for details.
 

The Renfrew Legion is hosting a garage sale, rain or shine – tables are $25 each, vendors welcome. Please call 613-432-6450 to reserve your table. 

The Renfrew Legion is hosting a Legion Week Chicken barbecue dinner – barbecue boneless skinless chicken breast, salads, roll & dessert, $20 per person. Tickets available at Lounge and Branch office. E-transfers accepted for payment – PLEASE enter your name and number in the Message Section. 

Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary are hosting a pancake breakfast, Saturday September 7, 8:30 to 11 am – pancakes, sausages, juice, tea & coffee. Adults $10, kids $5.