We are pleased to announce the upcoming Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) Wellness Summit, taking place from Tuesday, October 15th to Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Centre of Excellence in Anishinaabe Education in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Hosted by our Community Support Team, the summit will focus on wellness, healing, and community-building for former students of the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools, their families, and their communities. This event offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, heal, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Event Details:
Dates: Tuesday, October 15th – Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Location: Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Recommended Travel Dates: Monday, October 14th, and Friday, October 18th, 2024
We invite three delegates from each of our partner First Nations and organizations to attend: one Youth, a Support Worker, and a Survivor or Elder.

Please register by September 12th, 2024, to save your space and ensure your accommodations, which are covered by the event, are secured. Registration is limited, so please act fast!

 Register here: www.csaa.live/areg

For any questions about the event or registration, please contact the event support team at events@ingaged.ca.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important event and continuing our collective journey toward wellness and healing.

The Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA) is preparing for its Annual Gathering from August 4th – 7th, 2023. This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Footsteps: Our Journey. It will be a celebration of the milestones of the CSAA and Survivors, and sharing a vision for the future.

An open mic night is included, so feel welcome to bring your guitar, drum, favourite song to sing, or another special gift with our guests!

Travel reimbursement is available for alumni and family, as well as accommodation and meals provided throughout the Gathering.

Would you like to attend the event? Please register here.

Would you like to lend your time? To volunteer at this year’s Gathering, please contact Amy at amy.boyer@algomau.ca.

Would you like to sponsor or donate to the event? To offer your support, please contact Elaine at elaine.hotassone@algomau.ca. 

Registration is now open for the upcoming Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association Gathering “Remembering, Renewal and Moving Forward in 2022”.  This year’s event is in-person, following all COVID-19 protocols.

There will be: Survivor, Family and Friends Talking Circles

• Fun Activities for the whole family
• Guest Speakers sharing their Stories
•  Cultural activities
•  Shingwauk photo displays 

Arrivals take place on Friday July 29th. The event begins with sunrise ceremony & ceremonial fire lighting on Saturday July 30th, followed by self-guided tours, a search site update, survivor presentations, church service & graveyard walk, and announcements about the Reclaiming Shingwauk Hall initiative. 

Everyone who is interested is invited to attend. Register here: http://www.csaa.live/register