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10 years later, bells toll at Assumption Church
10 years later, bells toll at Assumption Church

CTV News

time9 hours ago

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10 years later, bells toll at Assumption Church

The churches bells were fully restored after sitting silent for at least 10 years. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian has the details. The churches bells were fully restored after sitting silent for at least 10 years. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian has the details. Assumption Church bells ring out for first time in a decade For the first time in at least a decade, the bells tolled at the historic Our Lady of the Assumption Church. The loud ring echoed across Windsor's west side on Sunday, to end an outdoor Mass. Standing at the front steps of the church, Paul Mullins felt it was 'special' to see another step in the right direction for the parish. 081025 - Bells at Assumption Church Bells toll for the first time in at least a decade at Assumption Church. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'Those bells have not rung for at least a decade or more, and to get them back in operation is really significant,' said Mullins, who's helped lead the lengthy restoration of Assumption Church. Restoring the bells to their former glory cost about $40,000. It included the restoration of the bells and the automatic ringer. A significant portion was dedicated to the eviction of pigeons living in the bell tower, which included securing the louvres to avoid future entry. Mullins felt it was a 'shame' to have the historic bells sit silently idle for a decade. 'It lets the whole community know that this parish is alive, this church is alive and that everyone's welcome to come and either enjoy the liturgy or to enjoy the architecture because it's such a piece of work,' Mullins said. Built in 1842, Mullins said the church is still in need of upgrades to the sound system. Work is also required to complete the center nave and sanctuary, which Mullins estimates will cost about $2 million. 081025 - Bells at Assumption Church Bells toll for the first time in at least a decade at Assumption Church. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Mullins is hopeful they will be able to complete the interior by 2028 in time for the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Our Lady of Assumption among the Hurons of Detroit. 'We really owe it to everyone who has made it get to this point to get that part of the job complete,' Mullins added.

Caldwell First Nation hosts first Pow Wow on new reserve
Caldwell First Nation hosts first Pow Wow on new reserve

CTV News

time15 hours ago

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Caldwell First Nation hosts first Pow Wow on new reserve

This year marked the first Pow Wow on a new reserve. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian reports. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual For the first time on the new reserve, people gathered on Caldwell First Nation for its inaugural annual Pow Wow. Through the beating drums and the spirit of dancing, community members gathered under a tent on Saturday for an opening ceremony. After years of work leading up to the celebration, Chief Nikki van Oirschot felt it was 'important' to have the Pow Wow on reserve lands. 081025 - Caldwell First Nation Pow Wow Caldwell First Nation held first Pow Wow on new reserve. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'This is the first time it's been on reserve, and this council wants to continue to do this on an annual basis because we now have a permanent homeland,' said van Oirschot. A Pow Wow was held in 2016, van Oirschot said to 'bless the lands and repatriate,' prior to it being officially designated in 2020. 081025 - Caldwell First Nation Pow Wow Caldwell First Nation held first Pow Wow on new reserve. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) The ceremony included traditional regalia, prayers and speeches from dignitaries coming from across Windsor-Essex. 'Part of who we are is being together and sharing in friendship and sharing in laughter and dancing,' van Oirschot said. 081025 - Caldwell First Nation Pow Wow Caldwell First Nation held first Pow Wow on new reserve. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'I think for other people being able to come and share in our culture and dance alongside other indigenous people, other First Nations, is very important.' The inaugural Pow Wow continues on Sunday with the final grand entry at noon.

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