<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Of the Ancestors<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Archaeology, Burial Grounds and Aboriginal Peoples<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">A day with the Aboriginal Rights Coalition ¡V <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns
= "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">Atlantic</st1:place><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></I></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">at Tatamagouche Centre<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></I></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Saturday May 20, 2006<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>10am to 4pm</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div
class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Under our feet are the remains of peoples who have lived here ever since the glaciers receded northward ¡V more than 12,000 years ago.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These people were the ancestors of the Mi¡¦kmaq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Their artefacts are of interest to those who seek understanding of the present from the lives of the past, including archaeologists and historians.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Today, some land owners are learning that ancient burial grounds or sites of interest lie on their properties.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Should these sites be disturbed?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do they differ from modern cemeteries?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Are there laws that
protect these ancient remains?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What can Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people learn together from this, so that we will develop respectful and right relationships?<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">At this gathering, we bring together <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Thunderbird Turtle Woman</B> (Donna Augustine) of Elsipogtog (Big Cove First Nation, NB), speaking of her experiences worldwide, protecting Native burial grounds and returning artefacts from museums back to their communities; <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Ed Bianchi</B>, Aboriginal Rights Staffperson
for the Canadian justice coalition, Kairos, from Ottawa, bringing a national and legal perspective; <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Ellen Hunt</B>, Mi¡¦kmaq Elder and protector of the Ancestors, and <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Michael Eisnor</B>, both of the Mi'kmaq Burial Grounds Research and Restoration Association of Mahone Bay, NS, sharing their experiences of the Indian Point Burial Ground.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Also invited are Mi¡¦kmaq resource people, to speak about current archaeological projects underway in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nova Scotia</st1:place></st1:State>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This event is for people who want to hear various perspectives, learn about a particular unfolding issue that is of concern in our region, and find ways to develop understanding, peaceful partnerships and strategies for justice and actions, in response to what we have learned.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Aboriginal Rights Coalition ¡V <st1:place w:st="on">Atlantic</st1:place> (ARC-A)</B> is the only cross-cultural Aboriginal justice organization in our region.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is made up of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal members, and encourages dialogue and activities of peace and justice in this region.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>New people are very welcome!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">As well, all are invited to the longer ARC-A meeting that will be taking place Friday 7pm to Sunday 4pm, May 19-21 at Tatamagouche Centre.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This will include the Saturday event, plus ARC-A meeting time, ceremony and celebrations of good relations together.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div
class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Cost</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Saturday only</B> $25 (includes snacks, lunch, materials)</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">ARC-A gathering</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">, Friday to Sunday (meals, accommodations, program)</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops: list 1.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">„h </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">sliding scale - $50 to $175*/ person; up to $300/couple </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; tab-stops:
list 1.5in"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">„h </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">If you plan to camp, cost is $50 to $115**/person.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">(*$125/**$75 is the break-even cost to ARC-A; your extra contributions help others to attend)<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">To register for Saturday, or for the whole weekend, please contact:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Wilma van der Veen - 902-351-3183 or </FONT><A href="http://us.f608.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=wolfvan@yahoo.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #003399; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT face="Times New Roman">wolfvan@yahoo.com</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT face="Times New Roman">. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black;
mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN lang=EN-CA style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please register by May 15<SUP>th</SUP></FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div><BR><BR>E. Wilma van der Veen, Ph.D.<br>Educator, activist, sociologist<br>902-351-3183<br>husky1.stmarys.ca/~evanderveen/wvdv<p>
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