Sister
Marie-Laure belongs to the Mohawk Nation. She is
coordinator of Wampum Center and gives conferences on
native spirituality and culture.
WAMPUM CENTER
Bonjour! I'm Sister Marie-Laure
Simon, CND, and I'm happy to welcome you to Wampum Center. crnv@cam.org
The Center’s name comes from "Kahswentha," a peace
agreement between the first Europeans who came to North America and
the native people. It states that neither side shall attempt to
bring or force their laws, traditions, customs, language or
spirituality on the other nation. This is shown by the 2 parallel
rows of colored beads which represent two vessels traveling on the
same white river.
Wampum Center is a place where native peoples and those of
other nations can move beyond their prejudices, accepting their
differences and looking for the connections between them.
What does Wampum Center offer?
meetings with native spiritual leaders
conferences on native culture, history,
traditions
immersion experiences
participation in solidarity campaigns and special
events like Earth Day
a welcome for native people who visit Montreal
Wampum Center
1160 Panet Street
Montreal, Québec H2L 2Y7
Tel: 514-525-5133
Fax: 514-525-6629
"Kahswentha"
We who live
here and you who have just come
let us travel the river side by side in mutual respect,
each in our own boat.
Wampum Center
1160 Panet Street
Montreal, Québec H2L 2Y7
Tel: 514-525-5133
Fax: 514-525-6629