Celebrate the Thames听
On Saturday, October 5th, 2024 the “Celebrate the Thames” event took place in Lions River Park in Thamesford. Organized in partnership with the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) and Thamesford Lions Club and supported with generous funding from TD Friends of the Environment Fund.听听
The day began with a special Water Ceremony performed by Wahsayzee Deleary. The event featured environmental education booths, Indigenous cultural education and awareness, and plenty of family friendly activities. Over 250 Attendees enjoyed presentations from the Aspen Ojibwe Spirit Horses, the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, and demonstrations of Indigenous flint knapping by Marvin Laidman. The day also included a free Lions barbecue and community partners displays from ISAN (Indigenous Solidarity and Awareness Network), the Forest City Fly Fishing Club, Thames River Anglers, the Oxford Library Bookmobile and Early On Oxford.听听
