Great Moon Gathering back at Northern College

Northern College will be co-hosting the 26^th Annual Great Moon Gathering at its Timmins Campus this week.

The Mushkegowuk Council – Omushkego Education will explore the theme of Learning from the Land through dialogue, knowledge and insights, resources, and opportunities for educators to share and learn strategies that support students’ engagement and success.

This two-day event will have guest speakers, workshops, focus group sessions, a Thursday screening of the film Secret Path, along with traditional and cultural ceremonies.

It runs Thursday and Friday, February 16-17.

The full schedule is below (locations are in brackets and italics).

Thursday

• 7:30am: Sunrise Ceremony (Tipi)
• 8:30am: Opening Prayer and Welcoming Plenary Session A (Gymnasium)
  
• 10:00am: Session/Seminars (Lecture Halls)
• 12:00pm: Lunch and Networking (Cafeteria)
• 1:30pm: Plenary Session B (Gymnasium)
• 2:00pm: Session II Workshops (Gymnasium)
• 4:00pm: Plenary Session C (Gymnasium)
• 6:00pm: Secret Path Screening (Gymnasium)
• 7:00pm: Panel Discussion (Gymnasium)

Friday

• 7:30am: Sunrise Ceremony (Tipi)
• 8:00am: Welcoming (Gymnasium)
• 2:00pm: Session II Workshops (Gymnasium)
• 3:30pm: Plenary Session D (Gymnasium)
• 4:00pm: Closing Ceremony (Gymnasium)