Keeping the Fires Burning

Gizhe' Manidoowi Ishkode. Our Sacred Fire: Our Children & Youth
June 15th, #KFB2023 #Indigneous

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

Here are this year's Keepers of the Fires. What an amazing evening and a beautiful way to honour all the Grandmothers & Grandfathers for all they do in, and for, our communities. We are extremely grateful. Much love to you all ♥️ #KFB2023

[Assiniboine Credit Union / Caisse Assiniboine @MyAssiniboine]

Thanks for the great evening of learnings so far, @KeepingtheFires! #KFB2023

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

#KFB2023 is underway with 890+ people in attendance & we couldn't be more excited! What an amazing show of support for the Elders & Knowledge Keepers in our communities and they work they are doing on so many levels ♥️

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

@DaveAlexRoberts Congratulations David! A well-deserved recognition of your work.

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@ShelleyACook Ekosi Shelley! We are grateful for the story that you've shared about our Keepers of the Fire ♥️

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Ekosi @ShelleyACook for sharing the story of some of our Keepers of the Fire! The contributions they have made & continue to make are important to celebrate. The SOLD OUT #KFB2023 Gathering takes place tonight and we're looking forward to honouring these amazing individuals ♥️

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

Congratulations Zac! We're so proud of you and all that you've accomplished to-date. . You are an exceptional young man and an outstanding role model for all our children and youth that will follow ♥️

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

Kinanaskomitin to everyone who's bought tix & to our Sponsors for supporting #KFB2023. We can hardly wait to honour&celebrate this yr's Keepers of the Fire. Each are instrumental in preserving our languages, cultures & traditions. Congratulations to all.

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

Elder Martha Peet, Tookanacheak, will light the Qulliq [koo-lick] and share important Inuit teachings to start #KFB2023 off in a good way. Elder Peet was born and raised in the community of Taloyoak, #Nunavut and resides in Winnipeg.

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

UPDATE: #KFB2023 is SOLD OUT! We are so grateful to everyone who has sponsored a table and bought tickets! We look forward to seeing you June15th.

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

There is still ⏰ to get your 🎟️ for #KFB2023. It's an opportunity to celebrate & honour this year's Keepers of the Fire. Each has made significant contributions to community. It's because of them our people are healing & living their best lives. Join us: https://t.co/m8mZ3ThEho

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

There is still ⏰ to get your 🎟️ for #KFB2023. It's an opportunity to celebrate & honour this year's Keepers of the Fire. Each has made significant contributions to community. It's because of them our people are healing & living their best lives. Join us: https://t.co/m8mZ3ThEho

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

WoW!!! #KFB2023 has SOLD OUT! Miigwech, Ekosani, Maarsii, Masi Cho, Qujjanamiit, Wopila, Thank you, Merci to everyone who sponsored a table and bought tickets ♥️. It'll be a beautiful evening as we honour the Grandmothers & Grandfathers for all their teachings & wisdom.

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

We're so pleased to have Dr. Lisa Monkman render an Honour song to celebrate the Grandmothers & Grandfathers at #KFB2023. Dr. Lisa is an Anishinaabe rural Family Physician & also provides primary care at the Brokenhead First Nation Medical Clinic. Miigwech Lisa, #love

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

On Thursday, June 15 at #KFB2023 Elder Jessie Howell will welcome all in attendance and offer an Opening Prayer to start us off in a good way. ♥️

Please join us on Thursday, June 15 @RBCConvCtreWpg to celebrate this year's Honorees. 🎟️https://t.co/m8mZ3Tic6W

[Keeping the Fires Burning @keepingthefire1]

#KFB2023 is truly honoured to have Ray "Coco" Stevenson & Rhonda James back for another yr of Keeping the Fires Burning. We're humbled by your continued support for this Gathering&Honouring Ceremony. Chi-Miigwech, Ekosani ♥️

Join us June 15 to celebrate: https://t.co/m8mZ3Tic6W

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#KFB2023 is so excited to welcome back the Kinew Youth Dancers this year. They will be accompanied by the Kinew Fiddle Students. Your toes will tap & your hands will clap! You don't want to miss their performance. Get your tickets for June 15 today: https://t.co/m8mZ3Tic6W

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@Ma_Mawi honours @sandradelaronde as a Keeper of the Fire for #KFB2023. Sandra is a champion of social change & works tirelessly to amplify the voices of Indigenous Peoples in #Manitoba. She exemplifies what it means to be a Good Relative. Join us June 15: https://t.co/m8mZ3ThEho

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On Thursday, June 15 at @RBCConvCtreWpg, we'll honour & celebrate the tireless efforts of Grandmothers & Grandfathers who give of themselves day in & day out; working to share knowledge, wisdom and insight. Celebrate with us by getting your tickets today: https://t.co/m8mZ3Tic6W

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@AMCMBChiefs nominated Grandmother Charlotte Daniels for #KFB2023. She speaks her Anishinabe language&lives a traditional life, taught to her by her grandparents&parents. She works at Stony Mountain & is Kookum to her boys teaching them the culture. Tix: https://t.co/m8mZ3ThEho

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Aboriginal Council of #Wpg has selected Elder Glenn Cochrane for #KFB2023. Elder Cochrane is a visionary Pipe Carrier & has worked in community for over 30yrs. He's an Activist, Educator & Cultural Leader. Join us June 15th to honour his contributions: https://t.co/m8mZ3Tic6W