Check out this weekend's packed schedule. An accessible version of the schedule is presented below, and assistance will be available on request at the event. If you need assistance at the event, please see the Carolinian Canada booth or ask a volunteer. To provide feedback on accessibility options, please leave us a message at 519-433-7077 or email us at info@carolinian.org.
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- 11:00am to 11:45am
- 12:00pm to 12:45pm
- 1:00pm to 1:45am
- 2:00pm to 2:45pm
- 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- 4:15pm to 4:30pm
- Expo Sponsors
9:30am to 9:45am
Opening Ceremony: Indigenous Welcome & Prayer Lo:t^t & Kay^thoke
at the Garden Gateway stage
The expo will be thoughtfully opened by Lo:t^t & Kay^thoke through a traditional prayer, setting a warm and respectful tone for the day. This meaningful commencement will guide and direct our activities from the heart, promoting a sense of community and mutual understanding among all participants.
9:45am to 10:00am
Naahii Singers: Honour Song For the Land
at the Garden Gateway stage
In the spirit of unity, the Naahii Singers will perform an Honour Song following the opening ceremony and prayer. This traditional expression will bring all relations together, guiding us in a kind and beautiful direction for the expo and its attendees to enjoy and take in the beautiful medicine the days events will collectively unfold.
10:00am to 10:30am
Doors open to the arena.
Carolinian Canada Welcome - A special unveiling will follow
at the Garden Gateway stage
Featuring Carolinian Canada and Guests:
- Mari Veliz, Chair, Carolinian Canada Coalition Board
- Terence Kernaghan, MPP
- John Lohuis, Ontario Trillium Foundation
- Michelle Kanter, Executive Director for Carolinian Canada Coalition
- Sam Whiteye, Indigenous Leadership Director for Carolinian Canada Coalition
11:00am to 11:45am
Indigenous Knowledge Teachings
at the Original Land Stories stage
Featuring speaker Nyle Johnston
"Hiking With Kathleen" Shares The Secrets to Observing Wildlife
at the Active Zone stage
Featuring speaker Kathleen Holland of Hiking With Kathleen.
Reptiles at Risk
at the Wildlife Zone stage
Featuring Sciensational Sssnakes!!
12:00pm to 12:45pm
In The Zone: Gardens that Help Wildlife Thrive
at the Garden Gateway stage
Featuring speakers Jennifer Nantais of Carolinian Canada and Jarmila Becka Lee of WWF-Canada
Two talks: Plant Medicines Bringing Us Together, and A Place Where Plants Begin To Grow Aamjiwnaang's Native Plant Nursery's Story
at the Original Land Stories stage
Featuring speakers Sam Whiteye, and Dylan Henry of Maajiigin Gumig
Ecosystem Repair: Reconnecting with ourselves, others and the more than human world
at the Active Zone stage
Featuring speaker Romola Porchuk of the Global Institute of Forest Therapy
Seeds!
at the Kids Play Area
Featuring London Children's Museum
1:00pm to 1:45am
Growing Hope in Partnership with Native Plants
at the Garden Gateway stage
Featuring speakers Amy Hall of Carolinian Canada, Carole Smith of Kayanase, and Sarah Winterton of Carolinian Canada
Hope in the Land Through Two-Eyed Seeing
at the Original Land Stories stage
Featuring speaker Larry McDermott of Plenty Canada
Orange Flower Memorial
at the Active Zone stage
Gillian Leitch & Verlin James of AlterEden
Reptiles at Risk
at the Wildlife Zone stage
Featuring Sciensational Sssnakes!!
2:00pm to 2:45pm
Bringing Forests Home: A Fun Process to Recover Urban Ecology
at the Garden Gateway stage
Ben Porchukof the Global Institute of Forest Therapy
Hope in the Land Workshop
at the Original Land Stories stage
Featuring the Carolinian Canada Team
4 Critical Features of Wild Pollinator Gardens
at the Active Zone stage
Featuring speaker Jeff Thompson of Native Plant Source
Seeds!
at the Kids Play Area
Featuring London Children's Museum
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Stories of Stewardship
at the Garden Gateway stage
Featuring speakers Taylor DeIeary, Indigenous Guardian at Deshkan Ziibiing; Diamond McGahey, Indigenous Guardian at Deshkan Ziibiing; and Ian Fife, Long Point Basin Land Trust; and Wildlands League
Connections to Land and Language
at the Original Land Stories stage
Featuring speaker Janice Ninham
Reptiles at Risk
at the Wildlife Zone stage
Featuring Sciensational Sssnakes!!
4:15pm to 4:30pm
Closing Remarks and Acknowledgment
at the Garden Gateway stage
Featuring Sam Whiteye
Expo Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor Ontario Trillium Foundation. Prairie Sponsors Ontario Native Plants, City of London, and Forests Ontario. River Sponsor Native Trees and Plants.