Memorial Circle
The Memorial Circle is dedicated to honouring all the children who attended Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School. The goal of Residential Schools was to assimilate the children by removing them from traditions, culture and family. The Memorial is one of the many features in the park designed to bring all individuals together, especially residential school Survivors.
The circle was chosen as it symbolizes the cycle of life/nature and is represented in various traditions and ceremonies the residential school children were unable to practice while attending school at the Mohawk Institute. The inner part of the circle can be used as a podium, individuals facing inward, the focus remains on the storyteller or subject, creating an environment that includes all in attendance.
Project Status
The Project is 100% complete
Accomplishments include:
- Securing Funding for Memorial Circle Project
- Memorial Circle Site Prep
- Construction of Memorial Circle
Project Finance
Project funds were secured through grants and donations.
Grants from Organizations:
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada
Purpose of Funds: Construction costs
Other Funding Sources
Mohawk Village Memorial Park Funds: $14,978
Purpose of Funds: Construction costs
Project Timeline
- Design and Planning
- Budgeting and Financing
- Fundraising
- Secure funding through grants (Commemorating the History and Legacy of Residential Schools Grant: $40,000)
- Hire Contractors
- Cedar Springs Landscaping Inc.
- Construction Phase
- Site Preparation
- Construction
- Inspection
- Post-Construction Grant Report
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