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Buffalo Jump ~ June 21, 2005, Toronto Ontario, Canada
All photos by Michelle Maria.

Buffalo Jump

The first day of summer - June 21, is celebrated by the Native People of Canada as National Aboriginal Day also known as International Peace and Prayer Day. Here in Toronto, we celebrate with a Peace March, commonly known as the Buffalo Jump.

This past year, 2005, we gathered at the south-west corner of Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto's City Hall.
People of all races gathered in perfect harmony and unity awaiting to participate in the Buffalo Jump - Peace March.

The morning started with a Sunrise Ceremony at 5:30 am, followed by a breakfast for the participants.
At 9:00 am , people gathered and were led off by Spirit Wind, a women's traditional hand drum group.
We marched west on Queen Street West, until we got to Trinity Bellwoods Park. It was a wonderful experience.

Marching drumming, and singing with a common understanding that we support Peace, through healing songs, we convey a message of peace, love, and unity.

~ Cindy Sharma

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