The ceremony will take place outside on the west side of the building near the flagpole.
"The strawberry is a symbol of love, healing and heart, a reflection of what this ceremony is about,” said Shelley Knott, Indigenous Relations Advisor with the City of Peterborough. “This is a time and space for remembrance and solidarity as families and community come together to honour loved ones and amplify Indigenous voices, ensuring that the lives and stories of missing Indigenous women, girls, trans and two-spirited people will not be forgotten.”
Hand drummers and jingle dancers are encouraged to attend and participate in the ceremony.
The Strawberry Ceremony is held in partnership between the City of Peterborough, the Peterborough Police Service and the Urban Indigenous Working Groups, and will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Peterborough Police Station (500 Water St.)
A screening of “This River” will also take place Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N) in the Friends of the Library room. Told from an Indigenous perspective, This River tells the story of the devastating experience of searching for a loved one who has disappeared.
