Kinectrics, a partner of Bruce Power, has donated $500,000 to the Saugeen Amphitheatre restoration project.
The funds are coming through Bruce Power’s Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Community Development Fund.
This project involves the restoration of one of the largest dry-stone projects in North America at a site that embodies great cultural and historic significance.
The Saugeen First Nation Creator’s Garden is positioned along the Saugeen River and has witnessed the protection of Saugeen Ojibway Nation territory by the Three Fires Confederacy, the signing of Treaty 72 or the Midnight Treaty, and generations of spiritual and cultural continuity.
Restoring the amphitheatre and gardens will involve "creating an outdoor space dedicated to the seven grandfather teachings — the Anishinaabe’s guiding principles that give people the tools to live a good life, passed down generation to generation for thousands of years. The teachings include: Love, truth, wisdom, humility, respect, courage and honesty," according to Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
"Kinectrics is proud to be supporting this important restoration project through the Community Development Fund," said David Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kinectrics. "This new amphitheatre will help bring this bright and vibrant community together and enable current and future generations to thrive."
Bruce Power created the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Community Development Fund this year to "provide an opportunity for its supplier partners to invest in projects that will contribute to the growth and prosperity of both the Saugeen and Nawash communities," Bruce power shared.
"Our community thanks Kinectrics and Bruce Power for this donation to help us restore the amphitheater and Creators Garden," said Chief Conrad Ritchie, Saugeen First Nation. "This project will allow future generations to gather and enjoy this area that holds such cultural significance while learning vital teachings and skills."
