Celebrating Indigenous culture at Conestoga Pow Wow
Organizers said the “songs and knowledge” drummers and singers brought to the Pow Wow “are vital to the health of our community and preservation of our languages and culture.”
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AUDIO: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on holiday celebrations
As the virus continues to spread rapidly, families fear how this will affect the holiday season.
Heading towards the pumpkin season: Pandemic Halloween
Masks are going to be added to Halloween costumes this year and COVID-19 precautions are on the table along with your favourite snacks.
Kitchener Easter event was magical
A bit of magic was in the air at Carmel New Church School’s first Easter celebration.
50th anniversary celebrations
With 2007 marking 50 years of the community college system in Ontario, golden anniversary celebrations are underway at Conestoga, which include commemorative events, displays of historical memorabilia and celebratory activities. Conestoga, along with some help from Conestoga Students Inc., is planning events, and the province is getting in on it as well. The following is a list of commemorative events, displays, websites and publications: PROVINCIAL INITIATIVES * The province’s anniversary … Continued
Culture celebrated
BY LEAH MORROW Conestoga College is home to over 1,500 international students representing 73 different countries. Twice a year an entire week is dedicated to celebrating different cultures and promoting unity. Crowds gathered in the Lower Atrium and Student Life Centre of Conestoga’s Doon campus on Nov. 23 to kick off Cultural Diversity Week. The event has been a tradition at the college for seven years. Each year it is … Continued
Black History Month a time of reflection, celebration
BY JUSTIN FORD Black History Month is a time for those in the black community to reflect and celebrate on how far they’ve pushed the racial barrier that’s harshly – and sometimes violently – divided us all. They will continue to reflect and celebrate this special month until the colour of our skin is as meaningless as the colour of our eyes. Slavery seems like a thing of the distant … Continued
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