Regina’s “Smudge Walk” Returns after 4-Year Hiatus – Brings out the Community

Regina, SK – The 2014 Regina Smudge Walk was held on June 2 and brought out almost 300 people that walked throughout North Central to smudge the streets and heal the community.

This year many dignitaries from every aspect of government was on hand to bring greetings including; Mark Docherty MLA for Coronation Park, City of Regina Police Chief Troy Hagen, FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Vice-Chief Kimberly Jonathan, Warren McCall MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre, CEO Ron Crowe from 2014 NAIG (North American Indigenous Games) and organizers like Myke Agecoutay, who brought back the event after a 4-year hiatus.

Cherish Deegan of RAPA (Regina Aboriginal Professionals Association) was among the host of other speakers who came out to support this great event. Opening prayers were given by Elder Armand McArthur from Pheasant Rump First Nation before the walk who exhorted everyone to all “respect the women in our lives”.

It was a lively walk with lots of youth joining us from Scott Collegiate, Albert School, Wascana School, and Healing Hearts Catholic School. Many Elders also came out to support the community as well and of course many community members joined in solidity. At the end of the day SaskEnergy came through with barbequed burgers for everyone!

This event officially kicked off RAPA’s National Aboriginal History Month as more events are planned throughout the month of June (please see their ad below).

– Reporting by Bill Stevenson

SMUDGE WALK VIDEO

SMUDGE WALK 2014 GALLERY – PHOTOS BY BILL STEVENSON

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