WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20th 2010
“…Akwesasne borders the countries of Canada and the United States of America; the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec; and the American State of New York. Despite the apparent difficulties of this multi-jurisdictional location, this Mohawk Community of about 13,000 Peoples, has learned how to manoeuvre effectively, to make the best that we can of our situation. Despite the negative media coverage concerning the use of some of our People in unrestrained cross-border enterprise, our People have been able to create an honourable and viable Mohawk society and a strong economic base for its People...” (Learn more at www.akwesasne.ca)
ITINERARY
DEPARTURE FROM THE UNIVERSITY: 7:45am - We will depart from 145 Seraphin-Marion (in front of the parking lot across from Tabaret).
ARRIVAL AT AKWESAHSNE: Approx. 10am - We will arrive in Akwesasne at A’nowara’kowa Arena, 36 Arena Road, Akwesasne ON.
LUNCH: Approx. 12:30pm – We will be provided with a traditional meal from the community.
N.B. This meal is heavy in meat, for those who are vegetarian or who have special dietary needs please bring your own lunch and snacks. Also, it is suggested you bring snacks for the bus ride there and back.
DEPARTURE FROM AKWESAHSNE: Approx. 4:30pm
ARRIVAL AT THE UNIVERSITY: Approx. 6pm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-The cost of the trip is $15 which will be collected in class Before the trip
· You MUST have a VALID PASSPORT to be able to visit the entire community
· A bus will be provided for transportation, however there is limited seating so for those who are willing to take their own vehicles please indicate this on the Sign-Up Sheet along with how many passengers aside from yourself you are willing to take
Please check the blog regularly for updates and changes to the itinerary as it is expanded upon.
· If you have any further questions please contact Prof. Sioui at gsioui@uottawa.ca or Adrienne Fleming at afleming@uottawa.ca
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