Credit River Water Ceremony

Join the Credit River Waterwalkers for their monthly Water Ceremony. This month, we are meeting at the Shelagh Law Parkette in Glen Williams rather than our usual spot at the confluence of the Credit River and Silver Creek in Norval.

Rooted in Anishinaabe water teachings, the ceremony is held to honour the Spirit of Nibi (water) through prayer, song, and offerings, so that rivers, lakes, and oceans will remain healthy for future generations and in gratitude to our ancestors. Together, we begin with a smudge, pray for the water, sing to the water, and make offerings to feed the water.

This ceremony follows Anishinaabe teachings, and we ask participants to honour the following protocols:

- Women are asked to wear long skirts and men to wear long pants, honouring our Grandmothers, Mother Earth, and ourselves.

- Women on their moon-time (menstruating) are in their own powerful ceremony and are asked not to join the circle, though they are welcome to support with prayers from a distance.

- Please remember this is a ceremony: it is not a time for photos or casual conversation.

- Drugs, alcohol, and dogs are not permitted.

- Participants are welcome to bring a drum or shaker if they have one.

- People from all nations and all walks of life are welcome.

Please visit the Credit River Waterwalk website for more information including protocol and directions.

The Credit River Waterwalkers

The Credit River Waterwalk is led and guided by Mary Anne Caibaiosai, Bear Clan Anishinaabe kwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, now residing in Warsaw, Ontario. Mary Anne was guided by Josephine-baa Mandamin, the first Anishinaabe Water Walker, and continues her work by leading and walking for the waters of the Credit and Grand Rivers. Monthly ceremonies in Norval are facilitated by Laurie Minor, a Métis-Anishinaabe helper.