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Have you tried cedar tea🍃? Did you know that it’s an amazing evergreen green that has been an ancient Indigenous medicine. You can sample soothing cedar tea this Saturday, Oct 5th at the Indigenous Cultural Gathering hosted at the Main St Farmers’ Market.
While sipping cedar tea, you must try the complimentary freshly-made bannock with homemade wild blueberry jam🫐. Bannock is the traditional bread of the First Nations of North America. All freshly-prepared by the beloved Tea N Bannock. Don’t miss out on this delicious experience on Saturday, while quantities last!
Presented by the Markham Village Music Festival in collaboration with the Indigenous Action Committee, Main Street Markham and Destination Markham
🫛 9am to 1pm Main St Farmers’ Market
🪶 10am to 1pm Indigenous Cultural Gathering
📿 10am to 1pm Indigenous Vendors
MUSIC CREDIT: The top hit song in 1974, “Come and Get Your our Love”, is by Redbone, a commercially successful rock band, whose members were of First Nation and Mexican heritage. Did you know their heritage was heavily reflected in their music, stage costumes, and album art? “Come and Get Your Love” received revival success as it featured as the opening song for the Marvel movie, Guardian of the Galaxy in 2014.
Get ready to experience Indigenous cultures and learn about their histories at the Indigenous Cultural Gathering on Oct 5th hosted at the Main St. Farmers' Market.
You can expect a traditional welcome by Obijwe Elder Shelley Charles of Georgina Island First Nation, energizing sounds of the First Nations drumming circle, contemporary music by Indigenous artists, and Indigenous arts & craft vendors.
Be sure to try the complimentary tastings of Indigenous foods and connect with Matt & Ashley Bergman, founders of the Indigenous Action Committee of York Region. Don't miss out on this special event this Saturday.
9am to 1pm Main St Farmers' Market
1 am to 1pm Indigenous Cultural Gathering
10am to 1pm Indigenous Vendors
Presented by the Markham Village Music Festival in collaboration with the Indigenous Action Committee, Main Street Markham and Destination Markham
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Join us on October 5th to learn about the histories and cultures of Indigenous people. Welcome by Ojibwe Elder Shelley Charles of Georgina Island First Nation. Enjoy First Nations Drumming Circle and Contemporary Indigenous musicians. Taste and sample Indigenous foods. Browse the Indigenous vendors and meet the Indigenous Action Committee of York Region. Presented by the Markham Village Music Festival in collaboration with Main Street Markham and Indigenous Action Committee
CREDIT: With permission music by Nimkii Osawamick of the JUNO-nominated band, Nimkii & The Niniis
🫛 Farmers Market 9am - 1pm
🪶 Indigenous Cultural Gathering 10am -1 pm
📿 Indigenous Vendors 10 am - 1pm
#reconciliation #indigenous #firstnations #native #visitmarkham #markhamvillage #farmersmarket #yorkregion #visitydh #markham #unionville #experienceyorkregion #experienceyr #livemusic #supportlocalmusic #canadianmusician
