Saugeen First Nation is doing a gas fundraiser for its amphitheatre restoration project.
It’s a “Roll-Up Program,” at Saugeen Gas Bar (43 Cameron Drive) where individuals can round up their purchases to the nearest $1, $3 or $5, with the difference going directly toward the restoration efforts.
“It’s a simple, effective way to support a meaningful community initiative,” says Brittany Roote, Saugeen First Nation Independent Business Association Coordinator.
The amphitheatre project includes drystone walls, walking paths, gathering areas and gardens, and the First Nation says the renewal will have a focus on the restoration of indigenous plant knowledge and medicines.
The amphitheatre site is a historical landmark. The First Nation says, during the 15th century, the Three Fires Confederacy (the Saugeen Ojibway Nation) defended it against European encroachment. Treaty 72, or the Midnight Treaty, was signed at the site in 1854. Saugeen First Nation says it resulted in the surrender of 500,000 acres of their land. They note, the area also has Indigenous burial sites.
The gardens called the Gzhe-Mnidoo Gi-Ta-Gaan (Saugeen First Nation Creators Garden) will be designed around an interpretation of the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
The amphitheatre project.
Work is underway and it’s being done in partnership with the Saugeen Shores based Backyard Boys Landscape Construction Inc. and the Skills and Partnership Fund of Canada. Saugeen First Nation has signed on for a three-year collaboration. Through that partnership, six young men from Saugeen First Nation are gaining hours toward their masonry certification to Ontario standards. This is the first job site.
You can learn more about the project and donate online here: https://saugeenfirstnation.com/amphitheatre-restoration/
There is also a lawn bowling tournament coming up August 22nd to raise money. They’re looking for teams.
An Elvis concert on August 21st, will also raise money for the restoration project. It’s called Elvis in the Market and features world champion Steve Michaels. All are welcome, admissions are by donation.
Event poster
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