THE RETURN OF NATIVE PEOPLE TO THEIR HOSTING DUTIES
The events and exhibitions envisioned to facilitate the condolence customs
among the diverse peoples of Toron:to ["place of the great fallen tree"]
will find form in organized activity over a one-year period, on a site designed
and constructed for the purpose, as well as a financial endowment for continuing
service.
The envisioned location is along the original extant shore line
of the city in the port lands, at the foot of Cherry Street. Seventeen specific
ceremonies are proposed to be held during the initial twelve month period.
The design of the site and the architectural emplacements include an East-wst
Longhouse, a North-South Longhouse, two sites for Sacred Fires, and specific
plantings, including a restoration of the indigenous environment.
Leading design and conception of the project will be Dr. William Woodworth.
A number of key native leaders, useful professionals, and people from organizations
of strategic value to the reconciliation and healing processwill be part
of the discussion and planning of the project.
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"When the Stars revolve about the North Pole, they are longing for our growing consciousness"
Jeleuddin Rumi 13th c. Sufi poet