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Aboriginal Celebrations 2017



Hello readers this is my review of the local Aboriginal events that went on in our community.  Similar to last year the weather Saturday was hot and humid at Gage Park mini Pow Wow or as some Natives call it “the fake Pow Wow” so I didn’t stick around long. :P  Unfortunately the event has deteriorated, less dancer participation and I notice public attendance was low.  Could be due to lack of advertising, the weather or people are tired of seeing the same thing every year.  Aside from that I did run into a few friends and acquaintances that make the trip worthwhile.  Speaking of trips the UNH’s driver Tim abruptly quit the job on Friday, I never had the opportunity to know the guy and by choice I never use the transportation services.  The UNH Administration had to step up to the plate again.  Next day unknown to tenant elders who rode the van to the Pow Wow the trip was one way, they were expected to find their own way home or wait for bus tickets to be distributed.  There was grumbling for sure over that.  The delay didn’t bother me because I rode home using the SoBi bike sharing service.
Yesterday was the official Aboriginal Day in Canada and where else to celebrate it but at Hamilton City Hall.  Hosted by the Regional Indian Centre of Hamilton the speeches from local dignitaries was inspiring, the Native dancing were entertaining, the hot dogs & chips were fresh and once again running into former tenants and UNH’s staff was the icing on the cake.  (And yes they did serve cake.)  I and former UNH staff hugged, laughed and shared insightful information on UNH’s and especially Ingrid and her antics.  What a great way to spend the lunch hour.

Lovely female dancer

More dancers

Colorful

This guy has a incredible voice.

Circle Dance

Back home at KMHC tenant Uncle Albert has volunteered his time keeping the courtyard clean and tidy. Thanks Uncle Albert

Saving the best for last!  UNH staff is aware of this and I want to share publicly what I’ve heard regarding HCS Ingrid Nosel.  Many moons ago the old gal has been saying to whoever will listen that I’m in love with her!  Whaaat!  When I heard this I fell over with laughter. :D  Ingrid when you read my blog please know after observing you and your genetic pool the idea of fornification is not possible, I'd rather stick needles in my eyes.  If you want to get lucky go back to your husband that dirty old man John Nosel. 

My Gosh!  I’m still laughing. :D

Have a great day everybody. :)

Tk
Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada

Comments

Tony King said…
I forgot to include in my last paragraph the person who told me the Ingrid story is tenant Joan Frame. I was shocked at the time but now I believe she made it up.
June 24, 2017 at 6:04:00 PM EDT
Angela Pugliese said…
I live in an Urban Native Home Complex on the Mountain and they tore our Playground down the saddest day for our children, we are so tired
July 29, 2017 at 8:52:00 AM EDT
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