Indigenous teachings, treaties and truth shared at Bruce County Library event

October 30, 2025 @ 7:00 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

Knowledge keeper and Counsellor Trish Meekins presenting a recount of history, going over the most significant impacts to the Indigenous people of Canada, specifically the war of 1812. (Emily Bowen photo)

WALKERTON –  The Anishinabek creation story, treaties, and the ongoing impacts of colonial policy were central themes at a Truth and Reconciliation presentation held at the Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Library on Oct. 7. Knowledge keeper and counsellor Trish Meekins led the evening, beginning with a smudge ceremony using white sage to prepare…

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