Since 1978, Grand River Cruises has been offering a unique and unforgettable dining experience in Southern Ontario.   
 

Presenter: 

Dr. Rick Monture

Bio

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Topics

• History of the Six Nations Confederacy: Unearth the roots of the Haudenosaunee—the oldest participatory democracy on Turtle Island. From pre-European contact to the Haldimand Proclamation and Joseph Brant’s journey to settle along the Grand River including the story of Mohawk Chapel.

• Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council: Discover how this traditional council differs from the Elected Council of today and how their influence is expressed.

• Grand River Navigation Company: Learn how this short-lived 19th century company played a pivotal role in shaping the region around the lower Grand River and how its  financing and business failure impacted the Six Nations of the Grand River.

 

Meal

• Grand River Cruises famous home-cooked style meal along with some traditional indigenous tasters.

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Schedule

10:15 Boarding

10:30 Departure - snacks served

10:50 Speaking session

11:20 break

11:35 Speaking Session

12:30 lunch served

1:30 Speaking session

2:30 Dessert and Discussion

3:00 return to dock

 

Price:

$100 per person (tax included) 

NOTE:  Table seating will be boardroom set-up, not our regular private window table seating

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Presenter: 

Phil Monture

Bio

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Topics

• Land Treaties and the Haldimand Proclamation: Trace the inked promises and the land that breathes life into them. Understand the significance of the Haldimand Tract and its impact on the Six Nations.

• Douglas Creek Estates and Land Back Lane: Navigate the complexities of how unresolved land disputes have affected neighbouring communities.

• Hear the status of the long awaited Six Nations of the Grand River Litigation which seeks an accounting from the Crown on the loss of almost one million acres of land in the Haldimand Tract.

 

Meal

• Grand River Cruises famous home-cooked style meal along with some traditional indigenous tasters.

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Schedule

10:15 Boarding

10:30 Departure - snacks served

10:50 Speaking session

11:20 break

11:35 Speaking Session

12:30 lunch served

1:30 Speaking session

2:30 Dessert and Discussion

3:00 return to dock

 

Price:

$100 per person (tax included) 

NOTE:  Table seating will be boardroom set-up, not our regular private window table seating

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Presenter:

Heather George and

Woodland Cultural Centre Staff
Bio

 

Topics

• Residential Schools: Confront the painful history of residential schools with a focus on Brantford’s Mohawk Institute. Learn about how these institutions impacted generations, the strength of survivors, and the path toward healing.

• The Indian Act: Uncover the layers of colonial legislation that have shaped Indigenous lives .

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Learn about reasons for establishing the commission, its work of statement gathering and truth sharing and its final report and 94 recommendations.

 

Meal

• Grand River Cruises famous home-cooked style meal along with some traditional indigenous tasters.

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Schedule

10:15 Boarding

10:30 Departure - snacks served

10:50 Speaking session

11:20 break

11:35 Speaking Session

12:30 lunch served

1:30 Speaking session

2:30 Dessert and Discussion

3:00 return to dock

 

Price:

$100 per person (tax included)

NOTE:  Table seating will be boardroom set-up, not our regular private window table seating 

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Presenter

Dr. Barry Hill

Bio

 

Topics

• The Present: How does all the history relate to the present day life on the Six Nations of the Grand Territory.

• Truth and Reconciliation: Examine how “Truth and Reconciliation” is interpreted by society and the progress of implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 recommendations.

• Issues of the Future: Engage in dialogue about the challenges and aspirations of future generations. How we can honour the past while forging a brighter path ahead.

 

Meal

• A full course traditional influenced meal developed by a local indigenous chef. More details to come.

 

Schedule

10:15 Boarding

10:30 Departure - snacks served

10:50 Speaking session

11:20 break

11:35 Speaking Session

12:30 lunch served

1:30 Speaking session

2:30 Dessert and Discussion

3:00 return to dock

 

Price:

$100 per person (tax included) 

OR  $80 per person if you have attended all 3 previous cruises

NOTE:  Table seating will be boardroom set-up, not our regular private window table seating