This multi-denominational blessing event will be an opportunity for Lyttonites, members of Nlaka'pamux Nations, neighbours, partners, and Village of Lytton staff and Council to gather to mark the second-year anniversary of the Lytton Creek Fire. Leaders from Lytton's faith communities will offer blessings to the soil, land, and community, as Lytton begins rebuilding.
June 30, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Meet at Parish Hall for welcome11:00 a.m. Walk to backfill sites / Public Works Site11:15 a.m. Introductions, speeches and blessings
Backfilling with soil and water provided by participants and earth from Lytton First Nation12:00 p.m. Walk back to Parish Hall for community lunch
Attendees from the Nlaka'pamux Nations are invited to bring clean soil and water from their areas to be added to the site.
Key organizers
- Reverend Angus Muir
- Pastoral Elders Ernie and Pauline Michell
- Reverend Koten Benson
- Father Darren Bell
- Lytton Recovery Manager Mike Blaschuk
We look forward to seeing you on June 30. Please share this invitation with your family and friends.