Dorothy Taylor is a woman in high demand and she needs our help to get her mobile in a way that will allow her to get out to continue her work.
By way of introduction, Dorothy Taylor is a Michi Saagiig Anishinaabekwe Elder from Curve Lake First Nation. Because Dorothy is a Knowledge Holder she is in high demand. As one article outlining Dorothy’s work says: “She is known for her work and traditional teachings about the sacredness of water. She is asked to share traditional knowledge and ceremony within her community and various organizations throughout Peterborough and the surrounding area. She is a hand drummer and singer. Elder Dorothy Taylor is the founder of the Sacred Water Circle, inspired by traditional Indigenous teachings and leading with hope and spiritual courage, the Sacred Water Circle sees a restored relationship between human communities and water. She is a member of the Ontario Tech University, Indigenous Traditional Advisory Council. She has served as a volunteer on the Petroglyph Advisory Council of Curve Lake for 12 years. Currently, Dorothy is the Co-Chair of the local United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation sponsored through the Kawartha World Issues Centre.”
Dorothy was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy in 2000. Over time the disease has challenged Dorothy’s physical ability and she is dependent on a wheelchair to be able to get around.
Most wheelchairs are designed for city living on pavement. The kind of wheelchair that would be suitable for Dorothy to participate in getting out on the land to join in ceremony costs close to the equivalent of a new car.
There are a couple of ways that you could help Dorothy. One is to contribute directly to a fundraising effort.
The other is to participate in a raffle for a stunning quilt. Kindly donated by the Niagara Modern Quilting Guild, this beautiful quilt will be raffled as a fundraiser for the wheelchair Dorothy needs. It is called “Essentials for Life”. (Queen size) Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. To be drawn on December 15, 2022.
You can participate in the raffle by emailing Dorothy from anywhere. She needs your contact number to call if you win. She will put your name on the raffle ticket. Her email for the e-transfer is dataylor2074@gmail.com For the etransfer make the password: quilted. Remember to send a separate email with your contact information including phone number.
Not only will Dorothy thank you for your contribution but everyone that her life touches thanks you as well.