# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: ReMember You Belong Here___A gathering to connect land | people | tradition.About this EventSpring Equinox Celebration - Register by March 15th!Part 5 in a series of seasonal gatherings that connect land, people, and tradition.lay all your aches and yearningsat the feet of this New Sungive them overto this bright new Lightwhere, as yet, undreamtbeloved things might be found- Niki AndréThis is a time of year when people in the northern hemisphere, while still experiencing the persistent cold of Winter, are noticing the growing light and preparing for the sowing of Spring seeds.Gather over a seasonal beverage and treat. Draw on Nature’s intelligence; ask for her guidance. Reflect on and share the wisdoms received. Explore the themes of the season. Tap into the wisdom of early Spring with a 'Jam Ceremony' infused with embodied practices, inspiring reflection, resonant spoken word, and circle singing around the bonfire! Then, stay for some social time over a warm beverage and simple, seasonal snack.Join us in taking cues from this season’s balance of night and day, as we practice holding our own balance while transitioning from the wintry season of rest to the season of new starts.To avoid disappointment, please REGISTER BY MARCH 15TH!Upcoming Gatherings - Save the Dates!Part 6: May Day - May 2nd [LINK]Part 7: Summer Solstice - June 20 [LINK]Part 8: August Harvest - Aug 1- venue TBC [LINK]The Venue:Camp Ki-Wa-Y Outdoor Centre: Proudly serving the Three Rivers’ community (Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region), this YMCA Camp is a place to seasonally return to again and again. Nestled on 77 acres of breathtaking wilderness along the shores of Paradise Lake, just minutes from Waterloo, Camp Ki-Wa-Y has been providing outdoor recreation experiences for people of all ages since 1924. Encouraging a love and stewardship of the outdoors and nurturing belonging, Camp Ki-Wa-Y offers the perfect space for communities to come together, reconnect with the earth. spark creativity and inspire reflection.Find out more about Camp Ki-Wa-Y at: https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/camp-and-outdoor-centreYour HostNiki Andre | is a songstress, poet, and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) facilitator, trained by the Forum for Intercultural Leadership and Learning, in 2015. Her lay, interfaith, intercultural and intergenerational ministry uses embodied practices to connect people across diverse cultures and spiritual traditions. She designs and facilitates spirituality and nature-based programming, including her signature "A Cappella Jam Ceremonies," infused with embodied practices, resonant spoken word, and interactive circle singing.Niki is a student of nature, the seasons, and ecology. She’s an ardent advocate for sovereign food, energy, and affordable housing and has collective homesteading aspirations. Niki is a member of the National Farmers Union (NFU) and completed her New Farmer training with The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) and the Ignatius Jesuit Centre in 2021. She tends a diverse, small-but-mighty plot in the shared backyard of her triplex apartment in Stratford. She practices small-scale seed saving, canning, and fermentation and volunteers at a local three-acre community farm.A loving cat mom, passionate cook, and "foodie," Niki loves to laugh and spend time with trees.See/hear more of Niki's work onYouTube (@NikiAndreMusic) & ReverbNation: (www.reverbnation.com/nikiandre)New website coming soon! www.sheilluminatesit.comFOSTERING A SAFER SPACEWe encourage both self-care and community care at our gatherings.This is a Fragrance-Free EventTo help ensure a safe and comfortable space for all, please refrain from wearing scented products.COVID ProtocolsPlease sanitize your hands upon entering and before helping yourself to refreshments. Hand sanitizer will be available. While masks are not required, this is a mask-friendly event, and you are welcome to wear one if you prefer.Sliding scale for registrationIf cost is a barrier, Camp Ki-Wa-Y and AYI8S are collaborating to subsidize a limited amount of spaces forlow income individuals ($33)students and individuals on gov benefits (ODSP/OAS/OW) $20PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!AgendaArrival, Check-in, Light Seasonal RefreshmentsMovement & Walking MeditationWelcome Circle: Embodied Land Acknowledgement & PracticeNature SitEmbodied PracticeJam CeremonyBonfire Closing Circle, Light Seasonal RefreshmentsFarewells, Departure - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/spring-equinox-celebration-a-year-in-8-seasons-kw/100001514248761809 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, health-wellness, art, literary-art, meditation, spoken-word, it, summer-solstice - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.9, max: 51.78, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waterloo - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y - **lat**: 43.5010612 - **long**: -80.66494070000002 - **full address**: YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y, 3738 Hessen Strasse, Waterloo, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c661cdd3d0696331000482951ce899cd95701d2c20ca5be7c2ad59106c1d72d2-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1764035363 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW being held? - **A:** Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm at YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y, 3738 Hessen Strasse, Waterloo, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW? - **A:** Ticket prices for Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW range from CAD 23 to CAD 52 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 52 + CAD 5 feeAvailableSliding Scale - Low incomeCAD 37 + CAD 4 feeAvailableSliding Scale - Students, OW, ODSPCAD 23 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW? - **A:** Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW is organized by A YEAR IN 8 SEASONS. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spring Equinox Celebration - A Year In 8 Seasons - KW is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterloo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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