Honouring the Children at Kâkesimokamik – A Day of Remembrance and Healing

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:30 pm UTC-06:00

Kâkesimokamik Healing Garden at Westminster United Church 3025 13th Avenue, Regina, SK | Regina

Westminster United Church
Publisher/HostWestminster United Church
Honouring the Children at K\u00e2kesimokamik \u2013 A Day of Remembrance and Healing
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Join us in the Kâkesimokamik Healing Garden at Westminster United Church for a heartfelt day of remembrance, learning, and community healing.
We gather to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools and to unveil a new memorial garden feature created in their memory.
🧡 Program Highlights:
● Opening Prayer – Donna Standingready
● Elye Brooks
● Speakers:
○ Dr. Blair Stonechild – Indigenous history and the legacy of missing children
○ Rev. Maggie Dieter – The United Church's historical role
○ Elder Lorna Standingready – Story from a child’s perspective
○ Rev. Darrell Reine – A vision for reconciliation and outreach
● Unveiling of a New Children’s Memorial Feature – with youth and community participation
● Traditional Indigenous Dancers
● Closing Remarks and invitation to gather
🧡 Please bring new or good condition children’s shoes to place on the church steps in remembrance. All donated shoes will be given to children in need following the event.
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🌿 Indigenous Craft Market – 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Taking place in conjunction with the Healing Garden event, this vibrant market features handcrafted items by local Indigenous artists and makers. All are welcome to browse and support.
The Bannock Food Truck - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Serving Canadian comfort food with a twist — enjoy bannock burgers, tacos, loaded fries
and more!
🥇 People’s Choice Winner – YQR Food Truck Wars 2025
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🧡This is a community event open to all. Join us for a day of reflection, reconciliation, and connection in the spirit of truth and healing.
A light reception will follow the program.

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Kâkesimokamik Healing Garden at Westminster United Church 3025 13th Avenue, Regina, SK, Canada

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