Sillivan Lake is a large dry lake
in East Central Alberta. In ages past it was the
home to teeming herds of Buffalo where the Cree and Blackfoot
peoples found nourishment and sustenance. Today and for
many years now the Lake is dry. The land is dotted with
Oil and Gas Wells. Near by are coal fired power generation
stations.
Nearby, the Red Deer River
runs through the spoke of the Medicine Wheel and is the
main body of water. The location that we have chosen for
the ceremony is down near the waters of this River. A picture
of the location that we will use is seen below.
REPORTS
We came, we gathered, we prayed
and we danced. We drummed our hears out and felt the vibrations
rising and the energy flowing. I have many thanks to the
small group that gathered, with participants comming both
from nearby and from Calgary, Edmonton and Didsbury.
May 8th was began as a bright
sunny day, with a light wind. We met around 10:00 am, we
gatheed wood for our fire (Yes I know we did bring some,
but we found more was needed,) and Rocks for the wheel that
we built on the site. We said prayers and made offerings
and then commenced our drumming which continued for two
hours continuously. Some of the group climbed into the high
airs to drum, others went down by the waters, in this fashion
all the elements were called into our vibrations.
At the conculsion during our
final prayers, an eagle flew overhead, calling to us and
offering his blessing on the ceremony.
Afterwards we adjourned to the
town of Morin for a feast. Later that evening the group
visited the Ancient Medicine Wheel located on a high hill
to the south-east of Rumsey Alberta. And later that day
and continuing today, it has rained/snowed.
May 8th, 2004 - Event
& Location
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The area
in the foreground is where we will meet and conduct
our ceremonies.
This location is on the Red Deer River Bank next to
the river in the Valley to the south of Highway
27 on the east side of the river.
There is an approach road opposite the public campground.
Take this road in as far as you can, beyond it there
is a short walk. Look for a sign with an arrow
pointing the way.
The Morin Bridge on Highway 27 can be seen in the disance. |
Details of the protocol are
not finalized, but the following is planned:
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The group will meet at the location
no later than 10:00am on Saturday, May 8th.
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Drumming will start at 11:00am
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Prayers and Sacred Offerinqs will be
made at Noon.
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Ceremony will conclude at 2:00pm
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The group will enjoy a Pot Luck Feast
at the site (Weather Permitting otherwise an alternate
location in the town of Morin will be used.)
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After the Lunch we will have story telling
and a short presentation on aboriginal sacred sites
in the local area including the Hand Hills/Sullivan
Lake are.
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