Nitohtahwin is a Cree word meaning 'listen to me'. The first ever Nitohtahwin Gathering was held on Friday, June 19 2015 on the eve of National Aboriginal Day.
The gathering took place at the old Ponoka Elementary School (PES) pink building from 8:30-12:00 pm and a traditional feast followed. The Nitohtahwin gathering was for Grade 7-12 First Nations and Métis students. Grade 6 First Nations and Métis students from Ponoka Elementary School joined the feast at 12:00 pm. In the afternoon, all students from Ponoka Elementary School, Ponoka Secondary Campus and Ponoka Outreach School were invited to attend an Aboriginal Day Celebration at the PES school grounds. This celebration took place at 1:00 pm and included dancing, Tipi teachings and hand games. |
Cree Proverb
Realize that we as human beings have been put on this earth for only a short time and that we must use this time to gain wisdom, knowledge, respect and the understanding for all human beings since we are all relatives.
"ka-kí-kiskéyihtétan óma, namoya kinwés maka aciyowés pohko óma óta ka-hayayak wasétam askihk, ékwa ka-kakwéy miskétan kiskéyihtamowin, iyinísiwin, kistéyitowin, mina nánisitotatowin kakiya ayisiniwak, ékosi óma kakiya ka-wahkotowak."
Realize that we as human beings have been put on this earth for only a short time and that we must use this time to gain wisdom, knowledge, respect and the understanding for all human beings since we are all relatives.
"ka-kí-kiskéyihtétan óma, namoya kinwés maka aciyowés pohko óma óta ka-hayayak wasétam askihk, ékwa ka-kakwéy miskétan kiskéyihtamowin, iyinísiwin, kistéyitowin, mina nánisitotatowin kakiya ayisiniwak, ékosi óma kakiya ka-wahkotowak."