PORTLAND — The Three Sisters Collective and the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee invite the community to an evening of learning, reflection and conversation with local historian and researcher Ted Stewart.
Stewart will present The History of Indigenous Peoples in Rideau Lakes: An Archaeological Approach on Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Portland Community Hall. Admission is free.
For more than 10,000 years, Indigenous peoples have lived, travelled and thrived throughout the Rideau Lakes region. Drawing on archaeology, artifacts and oral history, Stewart will explore the deep connection Indigenous communities have had to the land and waterways long before colonization.
The presentation examines a history that is often overlooked, while highlighting stories of resilience, culture and survival. Organizers say the evening is intended to encourage greater understanding, recognition and reconciliation through learning and dialogue.
Prior to the talk, a fundraising chili dinner will be held at 5 p.m. at the hall. The menu includes bannock, wild rice, smoked duck, blueberry cake and cedar tea. There will be a variety of chili to sample, including beef, chicken, pork, venison, bison, spicy, Texan and vegetarian.
Dinner tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, 12 and under (child’s age subject to change). Seating is limited to 70. Tickets will be available at the door, cash only. To reserve a spot, call or text 416-262-4749.
The event is presented by the Three Sisters Collective and the Portland and Area CEC.
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