Regina’s mmawyatitn centre hosts Winter Solstice gathering [Video]

Dec. 21 marks the Winter Solstice, a day of gathering for those at the mâmawêyatitân centre.

Hosted by the Buffalo People Arts Institute, people had the opportunity to take part in a variety of events and caremonies throughout the day. The morning began with a pipe ceremony, with the matriarch’s leading, followed by a healing / talking circle and then a feast.

“Many things are sleeping and getting ready for a different year and then also sleeping also, helps me to remember all of our relatives that are gone and to also remember them and to be thankful that we’re still here,” said Doreen Pasap, Elder for the Buffalo People Arts Institute.

The Winter Solstice has the shortest period of daylight between sunrise and sunset, also resulting in the longest night of the year.

The date is significant in many cultures across the globe. Pasap described it as “A time …