Coffee and Bannock: Spirit of Life and Ways of Being is an Ancient Knowledge with Grandmother Marie Jones

Sunday 12 September 7am Following the Sunrise Ceremony  // Around the Sacred Fire in the Backyard at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Marie Jones is a Mohawk traditional woman born on the Six Nations Territory, Turtle Clan and raised in the fruit belt of Niagara.  She comes from a long line of traditional women on both sides of her parents, is considered a knowledge keeper.  Marie comes from a large blended family of 14 children, is a Tota not only to her immediate family, but also to the Indigenous community of Niagara.  She walks in the footsteps of her mother, serving her community.