The Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage, an initiative of the Jesuits, is coming to North Bay.
It's a project inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to promote dialogue between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada.
"They hope to work for reconciliation by following a traditional First Nations trading route that was travelled by early European settlers like Samuel de Champlain and St. Jean de Brébeuf, in the care of their Indigenous guides. This canoe pilgrimage will involve approximately 30 paddlers who will leave Midland on July 20 and conclude their journey on August 15 in Montreal," says a news release.
The Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage will arrive at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St Joseph, 2025 Main St W., the evening of July 30th and will stay overnight to celebrate the feast of their founder, St Ignatius of Loyola, on Monday, July 31st.
The celebration on Monday on the grounds of the Motherhouse, will begin with opening ceremonies and greetings at 10 a.m., followed by various activities, exhibits, storytelling, and displays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will close with a celebration of the Eucharist at 4 p.m.
The public is invited.
More information on the pilgrimage can be found at https://canoepilgrimage.com/
