Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth Official Opening

Acadia Junior High School Jazz Band
School of Contemporary Dance
Chemo Savvy Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team place roses on their memorial bricks	Ribbon Ceremony
The Labyrinth Walk
National authors reading excerpts from Carol Shields works during the labyrinth walk
Shoestring performing excerpts from Arrivals _ Departures

On Saturday, May 9, Garry Robson, Elder-in-Residence, Aboriginal Student Centre, University of Manitoba performed a Blessing ceremony to Honour this Labyrinth Space, and Carol’s life. It was attended by members of the Shields family and the design committee. Tobacco was placed in the four directions on the outside edge of the labyrinth.

Photos courtesy Dean Harder _ Anne Nesbitt