Who: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Antler River Guardians from the Four Directions, Thames River Clear Water Revival
What: Name and launch First Nations canoe (“Big Canoe”), which was built by youth at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
When: Thursday, July 28, 12:00 noon
Where: Sharon Creek Conservation Area, 4212 Springer Road, Middlesex Centre (southeast of Delaware)www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/locations/sharon-creek-conservation-area/
Parking available at the south parking lot, next to the reservoir – watch for signs.
Speakers:
Chief Leslee White-eye, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN)
Betsy Kechego, COTTFN
Cheriene Vieira, Ministry of the Environment & Climate Change
Mayor Matt Brown, City of London
Murray Blackie, Chair, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority or Stan Caveney, Director, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority
Contact: Eleanor Heagy
Communication Specialist
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
519-451-2800 ext. 276
519-709-3872