Who: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Antler River Guardians from the Four Directions, Thames River Clear Water Revival

What: Name and launch First Nations canoe (“Big Canoe”), which was built by youth at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

When: Thursday, July 28, 12:00 noon

Where: Sharon Creek Conservation Area, 4212 Springer Road, Middlesex Centre (southeast of Delaware)www.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/locations/sharon-creek-conservation-area/

Parking available at the south parking lot, next to the reservoir – watch for signs.

Speakers:

Chief Leslee White-eye, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN)

Betsy Kechego, COTTFN

Cheriene Vieira, Ministry of the Environment & Climate Change

Mayor Matt Brown, City of London

Murray Blackie, Chair, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority or Stan Caveney, Director, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

Contact: Eleanor Heagy

Communication Specialist

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

519-451-2800 ext. 276

519-709-3872

heagye@thamesriver.on.ca