Assembly of First Nations: Gathering of Eagle Staff Procession and Commemorative Memorial Service, Mon. July 16 Eagle Staff Procession from 219 Front Street to Fort York, 2 to 3:30 pm Commemorative Memorial Credit: Barbara Gillies Service at Fort York, 4 to 6 pm As part of the week-long Assembly of First Nations, the vital role First Nations played during the War of 1812 will be commemorated. Following an eagle staff procession, a special commemorative service at Fort York National Historic Site will honour members of First Nations whose lives were lost during the War of 1812. The service highlights include traditional drumming, prayers, historical accounts, poetry and Scottish pipes. FREE admission to the public on this day.
The Fife and Drum is a quarterly publication of the The Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common Editor Emeritus Stephen Otto Editor Patricia Fleming Designer Ted Smolak (Arena Design) Circulation Elizabeth Quance
