Kingston hosts “Winter Solstice Wiping of Tears” ceremony

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KINGSTON – It was the shortest day of the year Wednesday, but the City of Kingston was reaching out after centuries to ensure the historical plight of Native Americans was not forgotten – in an effort for some forgiveness.

“It’s very, very important for the city to open our arms and extend the peace to our native tribes who were so wronged by the colonization of this area and start anew, build new relationship,” said Kitt Potter, Kingston’s director of arts and cultural affairs. “This is why we are doing this.”

The afternoon ceremony, Winter Solstice Wiping of Tears ceremony, was conducted at City Hall under sunny skies as many gathered to the show their sympathy for people whose way of life became extinct due to European colonization in North America.

“The City of Kingston is welcoming Native American tribes, nations, clans,” said Potter. “This the first ever Winter Solstice Wiping of Tears ceremony that the city has ever hosted we know of.”




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