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2 | Youth & Elders Gathering Calendar | |||||
3 | Please Bring Feast Bundles | * Schedule subject to change | Respect Mother Earth | |||
4 | Date: Thursday, August 1st, 2024 | |||||
5 | Time | Description | Facilitator | Description | Placement | Notes |
6 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Traditional Birch Bark Canoe build | Chuck Commanda, Paul Jaques & William Weaver | Build Traditional Birch Bark Canoe. Hear canoe teachings. | Community Park Main Tent (F) | |
7 | 2:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM | Welcome Station | Angela Belleau, Canadian Wildlife Federation Irene Armstrong, Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services | Attendees greeted, all are welcomed! Facilitators & Healers check in Citizens fill gift bags with what they need Enjoy beverage & snack station Share supplies: take some, leave some Visit Information station | Band Hall | The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s (CWF) mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all. CWF works with people, corporations, non-government organizations, and governments to inspire collaboration in achieving wildlife conservation. We will use the best available science-based information to develop our policies, programs and communications. CWF prides itself in being accountable and transparent in fulfilling our mission. The Maamwesying Northern Clinic Team: Irene Armstrong, Manager Shirley Hale Nurse Practitioner Jackie Tangie-Roy, Cultural & Wellness Worker Diedre Dupuis, Client Care Coordinator |
8 | 2:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM | Survivor Games Sign up | Steven Murphy, Lands & Environmental Stewardship | Sign up for Survivor Games, played on the beach. Great prizes for participants! All are Welcome | Band Hall | Manager of Lands & Environmental Stewardship |
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10 | Please Bring Feast Bundles | * Schedule subject to change | Respect Mother Earth | |||
11 | Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024 | |||||
12 | Time | Title | Facilitator | Description | Placement | Notes |
13 | 6:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 AM | Sunrise ceremony Lighting of the Sacred Fire | Gary Councillor & William Morin Garland Moses | Join the Elders for Sunrise Ceremony | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | Gary Councillor: Spirit Waasegiizhig Sweatlodge Carrier. Naicatchewenin doonji, Wazhashk, 2nd Midewin Knowledge Keeper |
14 | 7:00:00 AM - 8:00:00 AM | Water Ceremony | Jacklynn Irvine | Men and women come together for a water ceremony, bring your copper cups and join mother and daughter in prayer and song for the water. | At the Beach By Teaching Lodge | First degree Midewewin, from White River, beading since 2010. A tTtoo artist, learning and teaching ojibwemowin. |
15 | 8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM | Breakfast | Samuel Anglin: Minozekwe "He Cooks Well" Christopher Grasley | First Nations Nourishment, sourced from our local Farmers and suppliers | Band Hall | Sam Anglin is an Indigenous chef, consultant, mentor, recovery warrior and a proud tribal member with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) of Michigan. He has found his purpose by sharing his culture and talent teaching locally and at Indigenous Food Inter Tribal Food Summits across the nation. He is a lifelong learner where he regularly attended culinary school, summits, and conferences and is empowered by the learnings, teachings, and practices of his ancestors. |
16 | 9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM | Opening Remarks | Gimaa Kwe Patty Tangie | All are Welcome Wabano Teaching Lodge Opening Ceremony | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | All are welcomed to the 26th Annual Youth and Elders Gathering. |
17 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Wood Carving Workshop and Teachings | Nish Nabie | Wood Carving Workshop and Teachings | Community Park | |
18 | 9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM | Connecting to Plant Medicines | Patricia Toulouse | Available by appointment Daily Sign ups in the Band Hall 10 - 15 people | Library | Traditional Medicine Practitioner Connecting to Plant Medicine Plant Medicine Protocols (Bundles) Plant Log Book workshop Harvesting Medicines (Guide) |
19 | 9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM | Foraging Plant Medicines | Carole Bouffard | Available by appointment Daily Sign ups in the Band Hall 10 - 15 people | Meet at Band Hall Forage in the woods | |
20 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Traditional Birch Bark Canoe build | Chuck Commanda, Paul Jaques & William Weaver | Build Traditional Birch Bark Canoe. Hear canoe teachings. | Community Park Main Tent (F) | |
21 | 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Traditional Beaded earrings and rings | Jacklynn Irvine | Bead regalia earrings and rings | Elders' Complex | First degree Midewewin, from White River, beading since 2010. A Tattoo artist, learning and teaching ojibwemowin. |
22 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Cedar Baths | Jackie Tangie | Available by appointment Sign up at the Band Hall (3) appointments available Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Community Park Teepee (C) | Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services: Jackie Tangie, a Cultural and Wellness Worker and Michipicoten citizen, is a practiced conductor of the Cedar Bath Ceremony. Recently, Jackie had the wonderful opportunity to expand her knowledge of the teachings with Betty Albert, aka Wabimeguil. Betty considers sharing these teachings one of her greatest accomplishments, as it opens ways to contribute to the healing of our people. The Cedar Bath Ceremony is a kind and gentle practice, yet it provides a powerful experience for both the client and the practitioner. This year, Jackie is supported by her dedicated work team, who serve as her helpers. |
23 | 10:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Cedar Baths | Kelly Jeffords Chantell Morias | Available by appointment Daily sign ups at the Band Hall Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Healing Centre | Kelly Jeffords, band member Mohawk Bay of Quinte. An experienced facilitator/conductor of Cedar Bath Ceremony, who trained and worked closely with Leona Jacobs Baa, until her journey to Spirit World. This years Cedar Bath helper will be Chantell Morais who is a compassionate and gifted young woman. Cedar Bath Ceremony is a personal unique experience for the individual seeking healing to support their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. This ceremony is offered in a private/safe space usually on a massage table with cedar medicine. Please dress comfortable as participant will remain fully clothed. |
24 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Massages | Juanita Chapman | Available by appointment Daily Sign Ups in Band Hall | Elders' Complex | |
25 | 9:00:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM | Survivor Games Sign up & Lands & Environmental Stewardship Table | Steven Murphy | Sign up for Survivor Games, played on the beach. Great prizes for participants! All are Welcome | Band Hall | Manager of Lands & Environmental Stewardship |
26 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Spirit names, Colors & clans, Cleansing Ceremony for individual healing experience | Willard & Marie Pine | Available by appointment Daily Sign ups in the Band Hall Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Community Park Teepee (B) | Offer tobacco, prior to ceremony Wear shorts and a tshirt Bring (2) towels and a washcloth No jewelry, no bras or belts |
27 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Ribbon Skirts and Medicine bags | Mavis Harden & Kevin Harden | Make Ribbon Skirts and Medicine bags | Elders' Complex | Co-Facilitators: Stephanie Tangie Anna May Charloux Arladene Nelson |
28 | 9:30:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM | Rock painting snake / caterpillar, with Medicine Wheel Teachings | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team | Children will be encouraged to find a rock that they like and bring it to the painting table(s) where they would paint a section of the snake and then add it to the growing snake/caterpillar. Kids pick a name for our creature. Paint and paint brushes supplied, as well as the guidance/encouragement. | At the playground | Duration: (2) hours once a day: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. |
29 | 10:00:00 AM - 11:15:00 PM | Lacrosse: Youth Session | Robert & Kayla | Focused on basic skills and fun games for younger participants. | Rink | |
30 | 10:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Drum making | Barbara Day & Rene Ojeebah | Hand Drum - Drumstick Making Workshop, Teachings and Birthing of their New Hand Drums. | Community Park Main Tent (D) | Bio: Master Drum Maker and Knowledge Keeper: Rene Ojeebah, Knowledge Keeper: Barbara Day and EshkinigiiShkaabewis: Steven Day-Nolan" |
31 | 10:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Songs & Puppetry in Anishinaabemowin: | John-Paul Chalykoff | Learn Anishinaabemowin with music and puppets! Singing and sharing language with furry blue friend, Baabii (pronounced like Bobby). Q&A at the end to ask Baabii any questions they may have. | Community Park Main Tent (E) | Bio: John-Paul Chalykoff is an Assistant Professor in Anishinaabe Studies & Anishinaabemowin at Algoma University / Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He is a fellow member of Michipicoten First Nation. His work focuses on utilizing music and puppetry to encourage learning and retaining Anishinaabemowin. |
32 | 11:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Alcohol / Drug prevention speaker | Leslie Morrisseau | Provide support to others struggling with any substance use disorder. | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | Bio: Certified Indigenous Additions Specialist (CCAIS Level 1) From Couchiching First Nations, outside Fort Francis Ontario. In addictions field for (9) years. Provide support to others struggling with any substance use disorder. |
33 | 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM | Lunch | Samuel Anglin: Minozekwe "He Cooks Well" Christopher Grasley | First Nations Nourishment, sourced from our local Farmers and suppliers | Band Hall | Sam Anglin is an Indigenous chef, consultant, mentor, recovery warrior and a proud tribal member with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) of Michigan. He has found his purpose by sharing his culture and talent teaching locally and at Indigenous Food Inter Tribal Food Summits across the nation. He is a lifelong learner where he regularly attended culinary school, summits, and conferences and is empowered by the learnings, teachings, and practices of his ancestors. |
34 | 1:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM | Youth Washer Toss | Gilles Martineau | Play Youth Washer Toss | Hourseshoe Grounds | |
35 | 1:00:00 PM - 2:00:00 PM | Birch Tree Teaching: | Garland Moses | Look for a Birch tree and have a young person and mid age remove the tree as a part of the exercise. Teach traditional tree identification using stories of our legged animals: coyotes, wolves and our winged feather friends. Explore how the Birch tree makes a commitment to share its life for the wellness of mankind | Discuss Tree medicines such as sugar syrup like the maple tree along with tools which can be used for one’s survival. Teach about how this tree may be connected to our ancestors which can be used to ease one’s grief during our loss. Exercise of taking the tree apart where we can see where these parts of the tree can be used for tools. Share how the bark of the tree can be used to write messages to our loved ones. As we continue to live with our grief, participants can be reminded of this exercise as they walk through the lands and continue using the tree to continue with their life long healing of such a grief | |
36 | 1:30:00 PM - 2:30:00 PM | Children’s fish pond activity | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team | Children’s fish pond activity, in a mini pool. Kids are given a fishing pole, when they cast their rod into the pool, they “catch” a prize. Seven Grandfather Teachings for the children. | At the playground. | |
37 | 1:30:00 PM - 3:30:00 PM | Ceremony Teachings | William Morin | Discussion/presentation on when, who, where, how and what is ceremony. | Community Park Main Tent (E) | Manidooke, Shkode miinwaa Shkaabewis Kinomaagewok: Ceremony Teachings. This workshop presentation will discuss what is Ceremony, what are ‘ceremonies’ used for, who are the conductors and helpers, and what is the importance of the Ceremony. There are variations in our ceremonies, traditions, and teachings. There are cultural and regional protocols, with flexible and ridged guidelines, stewardship duties and responsibilities expected of those in these roles to care for: the people, the land, and the activities in that place. When the geography changes, so do the languages, teachings, traditions, protocols and the ceremonies. Due to colonization, all of this has been impacted. In the process of revitalization of Indigenous peoplehood, there are growing pains as we decolonize our thinking, doing, being and giving. It is a priority, in our healing time, to nurture and support healthy Elders and Ceremony Conductors. |
38 | 1:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM | Doctorings, Names, Colors, Gifts in ceremonies | Diane Longboat & Cindy White | Available by appointment | Community Park Teepee (A) | Bio: Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, M.Ed., Six Nations Grand River Territory |
39 | 2:30:00 PM - 4:30:00 PM | Sand Castle Contest for Kids | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team | Containers and pails provided, with a sand castle contest for the kids; prizes included! Teach the kids to search for lightning stones. | At the Beach By Wabano Lodge | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team |
40 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Water-Based: Introduction to Paddling | Thrive Tours Naturally Superior Canoes | Water Safety and Semma Protocol, Basic skills in canoeing, Building towards intro to paddling certification (1 of 4) | Waterfront | - Duration: Integrated into canoe and kayak tours - Ages: All ages - Activities: Paddling assessments, safety drills, and skill demonstrations - Additional Info: Certificates awarded upon successful completion of the course. |
41 | 3:30:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Land-Based: Indigenous Art Workshop - Beaded Orange Shirt Pins | Thrive Tours | Hands-on workshop, participants will create beautiful beaded orange shirt pins.Materials Provided: Beads in various shades of orange, bead looms or needle and thread, backing material, pin backings, and design templates. | Duration: 1-1.5 hour per session ● Ages: All ages ● Activities: Team-building exercises, cooperative games, and group challenges ● Materials Provided: Beads in various shades of orange, bead looms or needle and thread, backing material, pin backings, and design templates. | |
42 | 5:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM | Supper | Samuel Anglin: Minozekwe "He Cooks Well" Christopher Grasley | First Nations Nourishment, sourced from our local Farmers and suppliers | Band Hall | " Sam Anglin is an Indigenous chef, consultant, mentor, recovery warrior and a proud tribal member with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) of Michigan. He has found his purpose by sharing his culture and talent teaching locally and at Indigenous Food Inter Tribal Food Summits across the nation. He is a lifelong learner where he regularly attended culinary school, summits, and conferences and is empowered by the learnings, teachings, and practices of his ancestors." |
43 | 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM | Mixed Washer Toss | Gilles Martineau | Play Mixed Washer Toss | Horseshoe Grounds | |
44 | 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM | Traditional Healing | Trevor Sayers Carol Hermiston Elizabeth Sayers | Utilizing safe, appropriate cultural practices to provides services such as, Anishinabe Noozwin (Spirit Name), Do’dem (Clan), Inaadwag (colours), traditional doctoring, dream interpretations, visions, prayers, songs, ceremony and traditional counselling. | Teaching Lodge Teepee (G) | Providing a holistic approach to healing our four quadrants of Anishinabe people. Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. Creating balance with traditional medicines, spiritual guidance, direction, and working with the Spirit of who we are as Anishinabe people. |
45 | 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM | Water-Based: Big Canoe Experience | Thrive Tours Naturally Superior Canoes | - Intro to big canoe, its history, and its significance in Indigenous cultures. - Safety briefing covering paddling techniques, proper use of equipment, and emergency procedures. - Indigenous guides will share songs, stories, legends, and teachings related to the local area, providing insight into the rich cultural heritage and natural history of the region. | At the Beach | - Duration: Integrated into canoe and kayak tours - Ages: All ages - Activities: Paddling assessments, safety drills, and skill demonstrations - Additional Info: Certificates awarded upon successful completion of the course. |
46 | 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM | Sing / Drum Social | Stephanie Tangie | |||
47 | 6:00:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM | Sweat Lodge (Open) | Gary Councillor & Lisa Councillor | Culture Keeper, Open Sweat Lodge, Various Teachings and Ceremonies | Sweat Lodge | |
48 | 7:00:00 PM | Clan Teachings. An interactive workshop | William Morin | Community Park Main Tent (E) | ||
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50 | Please Bring Feast Bundles | * Schedule subject to change | Respect Mother Earth | |||
51 | Date: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 | |||||
52 | Time | Day | Facilitator | Description | Placement | Notes |
53 | 6:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 AM | Sunrise ceremony | Holly Syrette Gary Councillor & William Morin | Join the Elders for Sunrise Ceremony | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | Gary Councillor: Spirit Waasegiizhig Sweatlodge Carrier. Naicatchewenin doonji, Wazhashk, 2nd Midewin Knowledge Keeper |
54 | 7:00:00 AM - 8:00:00 AM | Water Ceremony | Men and women come together for a water ceremony, bring your copper cups and join mother and daughter in prayer and song for the water. | At the Beach | ||
55 | 8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM | Breakfast | Samuel Anglin: Minozekwe "He Cooks Well" Christopher Grasley | First Nations Nourishment, sourced from our local Farmers and suppliers | Band Hall | " Sam Anglin is an Indigenous chef, consultant, mentor, recovery warrior and a proud tribal member with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) of Michigan. He has found his purpose by sharing his culture and talent teaching locally and at Indigenous Food Inter Tribal Food Summits across the nation. He is a lifelong learner where he regularly attended culinary school, summits, and conferences and is empowered by the learnings, teachings, and practices of his ancestors." |
56 | 9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM | Tobacco ties and memory plates | Garland Moses Jennifer Jacques | Tobacco ties and memory plates: Participants will be encourage to start making tobacco ties and begin gaining an understanding of the difference between tobacco tied into the six color clothe and using tobacco on its own | Community Park Main Tent (E) | |
57 | 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Traditional Beaded earrings and rings | Jacklynn Irvine | Bead regalia earrings and rings | Elders' Complex | First degree Midewewin, from White River, beading since 2010. A Tattoo artist, learning and teaching ojibwemowin. |
58 | 9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM | Connecting to Plant Medicines | Patricia Toulouse | Available by appointment Daily Sign ups in the Band Hall 10 - 15 people | Library | Traditional Medicine Practitioner Connecting to Plant Medicine Plant Medicine Protocols (Bundles) Plant Log Book workshop Harvesting Medicines (Guide) |
59 | 9:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM | Foraging Plant Medicines | Carole Bouffard | |||
60 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Traditional Birch Bark Canoe build | Chuck Commanda, Paul Jaques & William Weaver | Build Traditional Birch Bark Canoe. Hear canoe teachings. | Community Park Main Tent (F) | Canoe Building, Teachings, ceremonies, language, associations with the Star World, associations with the Pictographs. |
61 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Massages | Juanita Chapman | Available by appointment Daily Sign Ups in Band Hall | Elders' Complex | |
62 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Spirit names, Colors and clans, Cleansing Ceremony for individual healing | Willard & Marie Pine | Available by appointment Daily Sign ups in the Band Hall Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Community Park Teepee (B) | Offer tobacco, prior to ceremony Wear shorts and a tshirt Bring (2) towels and a washcloth No jewelry, no bras or belts |
63 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Doctorings, Names, Colors, Gifts in ceremonies | Diane Longboat & Cindy White | Available by appointment Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Community Park Teepee (A) | Bio: Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, M.Ed. Six Nations Grand River Territory |
64 | 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Traditional Healing | Trevor Sayers Carol Hermiston Elizabeth Sayers | Utilizing safe, appropriate cultural practices to provide services such as, Anishinabe Noozwin (Spirit Name), Do’dem (Clan), Inaadwag (colours), traditional doctoring, dream interpretations, visions, prayers, songs, ceremony and traditional counselling. | Teaching Lodge Teepee (G) | Providing a holistic approach to healing our four quadrants of Anishinabe people. Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. Creating balance with traditional medicines, spiritual guidance, direction, and working with the Spirit of who we are as Anishinabe people. |
65 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Cedar Baths | Kelly Jeffords Chantell Morias | Available by appointment Daily sign ups at the Band Hall Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Healing Centre | Kelly Jeffords, band member Mohawk Bay of Quinte. An experienced facilitator/conductor of Cedar Bath Ceremony, who trained and worked closely with Leona Jacobs Baa, until her journey to Spirit World. This years Cedar Bath helper will be Chantell Morais who is a compassionate and gifted young woman. Cedar Bath Ceremony is a personal unique experience for the individual seeking healing to support their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing. This ceremony is offered in a private/safe space usually on a massage table with cedar medicine. Please dress comfortable as participant will remain fully clothed. |
66 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Massage and Reflexology | Kathleen Bouchard | Available by appointment: (8) half hour massages per day Break for Lunch 12 PM - 1 PM | Healing Centre | Bio: 7 years of schooling, and 26 years in business Kathleen is living her dream offering therapeutic services to clients of Chapleau & out of town. She specializes in Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology & Reiki/Energy work among many other services. For her it's all about helping the client on the road to healing. |
67 | 9:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Ribbon Skirts and Medicine bags | Mavis Harden & Kevin Harden | Make Ribbon Skirts and Medicine bags | Elders' Complex | Co-Facilitators: Stephanie Tangie Lise Dempier Arladene Nelson |
68 | 9:00:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM | Lands & Environmental Stewardship Table | Steven Murphy | Come listen and learn how you can be a Land Protector. Sign up, so we can steward our environment together! All are Welcome | Band Hall | Manager of Lands & Environmental Stewardship |
69 | 9:30:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM | Rock painting snake / caterpillar, with Medicine Wheel Teachings | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team | Children will be encouraged to find a rock that they like and bring it to the painting table(s) where they would paint a section of the snake and then add it to the growing snake/caterpillar. Kids pick a name for our creature. Paint and paint brushes supplied, as well as the guidance/encouragement. | At the playground | Duration: (2) hours once a day: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. |
70 | 10:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 AM | Pickleball | Shirley Hale Nurse Practitioner with helper Diedre Dupuis Client Care Coordinator | Pickleball promotes health, connection, and enjoyment in an inclusive setting. | Rink | Physical Fitness: Great cardiovascular workout improving agility, balance, and coordination. Low Impact: Gentle on joints, suitable for all ages, including Elders and those recovering from injuries. |
71 | 10:00:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM | Water-Based: Introduction to Paddling | Thrive Tours Naturally Superior Canoes | - Water Safety and Semma Protocol - Basic skills in canoeing - Building towards intro to paddling certification (2 of 4) | At the Beach | ● Duration: Integrated into canoe and kayak tours ● Ages: All ages ● Activities: Paddling assessments, safety drills, and skill demonstrations ● Additional Info: Certificates awarded upon successful completion of the course. |
72 | 10:00:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM | Land-Based: Plant Medicine and Local Flora Identification | Thrive Tours | - Guided walks that introduce participants to the rich plant life of the area, focusing on traditional plant medicine and local flora identification. - Identification of medicinal plants, traditional uses, and ethical harvesting practices - Led by knowledgeable guides with expertise in Indigenous plant medicine. | Duration: 1.5 hours per session ● Ages: All ages ● Activities: Identification of medicinal plants, traditional uses, and ethical harvesting practices ● Additional Info: Led by knowledgeable guides with expertise in Indigenous plant medicine | |
73 | 10:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Ancient Patterns in Anishinaabemowin | William Morin | Breaking down key elements to help in learning our Ojibway Language | Community Park Main Tent (1) | |
74 | 10:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM | Drum making | Barbara Day & Rene Ojeebah | Hand Drum - Drumstick Making Workshop, Teachings and Birthing of their New Hand Drums. | Community Park Main Tent (D) | Bio: Master Drum Maker and Knowledge Keeper: Rene Ojeebah, Knowledge Keeper: Barbara Day and EshkinigiiShkaabewis: Steven Day-Nolan |
75 | 11:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM | Anishinaabemowin Basics: | John-Paul Chalykoff | Traditional language teachings, in an informal and instructional style. Do you want to learn how to introduce yourself in the language, and to understand some fundamental grammar? We can cover that. Do you have any questions or other things you want to learn about or discuss? Join our fun and safe space to talk about and learn Anishinaabemowin together! | Community Park Main Tent (E) | Bio: John-Paul Chalykoff is an Assistant Professor in Anishinaabe Studies & Anishinaabemowin at Algoma University / Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He is a fellow member of Michipicoten First Nation. His work focuses on utilizing music and puppetry to encourage learning and retaining Anishinaabemowin. |
76 | 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM | Lunch | Samuel Anglin: Minozekwe "He Cooks Well" Christopher Grasley | First Nations Nourishment, sourced from our local Farmers and suppliers | Band Hall | Sam Anglin is an Indigenous chef, consultant, mentor, recovery warrior and a proud tribal member with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) of Michigan. He has found his purpose by sharing his culture and talent teaching locally and at Indigenous Food Inter Tribal Food Summits across the nation. He is a lifelong learner where he regularly attended culinary school, summits, and conferences and is empowered by the learnings, teachings, and practices of his ancestors." |
77 | 1:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM | Women's Washer Toss | Gilles Martineau | Play Women's Washer Toss | Horseshoe Grounds | |
78 | 1:00:00 PM - 2:00:00 PM | Adoption Ceremony | Trevor Sayers Carol Hermiston Elizabeth Sayers | Join a Traditional adoption ceremony | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | All are welcome to join the sacred fire at the Wabano Teaching Lodge, to make tobacco offerings (no substances 4 days prior please). A spirit plate will be offered, followed by the feeding of berries, as a symbol that they will always provide food and water. Then, the wrapping in a blanket to show that they will always do their best to protect and provide the necessity of shelter. A song of the unification is done that provides support to the family when needed. Sweet grass braid that represents providing positive guidance and direction they can call upon if hard times ever arise. A final closing song and prayer is done. The family completes a circle around fire and out the door they begin their new journey. |
79 | 1:00:00 PM - 2:00:00 PM | Journey of life: | Garland Moses | Elders share stories of one’s journey when one passes into the spirit world which included a four day teaching where one reviews their life here on earth, supports the understanding that everything is alive, and how the ancestors come and meet them on their journey back to the creator. In doing the sharing of such a teaching, one feels at ease knowing that one loved ones is back home with the creator and their family | Community Park Main Tent (E) | |
80 | 1:00:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM | Songs & Puppetry in Anishinaabemowin: | John-Paul Chalykoff | Learn some Anishinaabemowin with music and puppets! John-Paul Chalykoff will be singing and sharing language with his furry blue friend, Baabii (pronounced like Bobby). There will be a number of songs and little moments of sharing with Baabii and the audience. There will be time for Q&A at the end for those in attendance to ask Baabii any questions they may have. | Community Park Main Tent (2) | Bio: John-Paul Chalykoff is an Assistant Professor in Anishinaabe Studies & Anishinaabemowin at Algoma University / Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He is a fellow member of Michipicoten First Nation. His work focuses on utilizing music and puppetry to encourage learning and retaining Anishinaabemowin. |
81 | 1:00:00 PM - 4:00:00 PM | Cedar Baths | Jessica Labranche | Available by appointment | Community Park Teepee (C) | |
82 | 1:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM | Childcare, Provided by MFN Manager, Culture, Language and Education | Monique Pregent & Odessa Andre-Stone | Available by appointment | Band Hall Library | Limited spaces, first come first served Sign up required, permission forms filled (30) kids total, (2) ours time limit |
83 | 1:30:00 PM - 2:30:00 PM | Children’s fish pond activity, with Seven Grandfather Teachings | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team | Children’s fish pond activity, in a mini pool. Kids are given a fishing pole, when they cast their rod into the pool, they “catch” a prize. Seven Grandfather Teachings for the children. | At the playground | Duration: (1) hour once a day: |
84 | 2:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM | Memorium for Judy Lewis Baa | Christine Lewis | Family and friends share pictures and stories about Judy Lewis Baa | Community Park Main Tent (E) | |
85 | 2:00:00 PM - 3:15:00 PM | Lacrosse: Elders Session | Robert & Kayla | A slower-paced session focused on the history and cultural significance of lacrosse, with modified gameplay suitable for Elders. | Rink | |
86 | 2:00:00 PM - 3:30:00 PM | Land-Based: Bushcraft Workshop | Thrive Tours | - Hands-on workshops focused on teaching participants essential bushcraft skills, including building simple bush shelters and various fire-making techniques. - Shelter construction, fire-starting methods (e.g., flint & steel, bow drill), and survival tips - Emphasis on sustainability and respect for nature | Duration: 1.5 hours per session ● Ages: All ages ● Activities: Shelter construction, fire-starting methods (e.g., flint and steel, bow drill), and survival tips ● Additional Info: Emphasis on sustainability and respect for nature. | |
87 | 2:00:00 PM - 3:30:00 PM | Land-Based: Indigenous Art Workshop - Workshop: Medicine Bags | Thrive Tours | - Create their own medicine bags, learning about their cultural significance and the traditional materials used - Hands-on workshop, participants will create beautiful leather Medicine Bags - Materials Provided: Leather or fabric for bags, beads, sinew or thread, needles, traditional medicines (such as sage, cedar, sweetgrass, and tobacco), small stones, and other natural items. | Duration: 1-1.5 hours per session ● Ages: All ages ● Activities: Sewing and crafting the bags, selecting and filling them with sacred medicines and meaningful items, and participating in a blessing ceremony. ● Materials Provided: Leather or fabric for bags, beads, sinew or thread, needles, traditional medicines (such as sage, cedar, sweetgrass, and tobacco), small stones, and other natural items. | |
88 | 2:30:00 PM - 4:30:00 PM | Sand Castle Contest for Kids | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team | Containers and pails provided, with a sand castle contest for the kids; prizes included! Teach the kids to search for lightning stones. | At the Beach By Teaching Lodge | Ganaw-Zhawenjige Team |
89 | 5:00:00 PM - 6:00:00 PM | Supper | Samuel Anglin: Minozekwe "He Cooks Well" Christopher Grasley | First Nations Nourishment, sourced from our local Farmers and suppliers | Band Hall | Sam Anglin is an Indigenous chef, consultant, mentor, recovery warrior and a proud tribal member with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (SCIT) of Michigan. He has found his purpose by sharing his culture and talent teaching locally and at Indigenous Food Inter Tribal Food Summits across the nation. He is a lifelong learner where he regularly attended culinary school, summits, and conferences and is empowered by the learnings, teachings, and practices of his ancestors." |
90 | 6:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 PM | Alcohol / Drug prevention speaker | Leslie Morrisseau | Provide support to others struggling with any substance use disorder. | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | Bio: Certified Indigenous Additions Specialist (CCAIS Level 1) From Couchiching First Nations, outside Fort Francis Ontario. In addictions field for (9) years. Provide support to others struggling with any substance use disorder. |
91 | 6:00:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM | Sing / Drum Social Nish River Band | Stephanie Tangie Dan and Francois Beaupre | Community Park Main Tent (E) | ||
92 | 6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM | Men's Washer Toss | Gilles Martineau | Play Men's Washer Toss | Horseshoe Grounds | |
93 | 6:00:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM | Sweat Lodge (Women) | Holly Syrette & Carolle Hermingston | Join a Women's Sweat in the Star Lodge | Star Lodge | Bio: |
94 | 6:30:00 PM - 8:00:00 PM | Water-Based: Big Canoe Experience | Thrive Tours | - Introduction to the big canoe, its history, and its significance in Indigenous cultures. - A comprehensive safety briefing covering paddling techniques, proper use of equipment, and emergency procedures. - Emphasis on the importance of wearing PFDs at all times during the experience. - Indigenous guides will share songs, stories, legends, and teachings related to the local area, providing insight into the rich cultural heritage and natural history of the region. | At the Beach | Duration: 1.5 hours ○ Ages: All ages ○ Group Size: Up to 15 participants per canoe ○ Materials Provided: Large canoe, paddles, personal flotation devices (PFDs), safety gear, and cultural items for the Semma (tobacco) offering. |
95 | 7:00:00 PM - 10:00:00 PM | Anishinaabe Star Teachings | William Morin | Walking through the stories in the Night Sky | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | Anishinaabek Nangoonhsak Dibaajimoowin: Ojibway Star Teachings. Under the night sky, with the science behind the Earth–Star connection to our Clan system with the tool of Anishinaabemowin, this interactive presentation will walk participants through stories of our Anishinaabek Star Constellations. From the changes of the seasons to our Creation Story, we are Star People. Ideal for all age groups, from beginner to fluent speakers. No limit to group size. Projection requested, but not required. |
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97 | Please Bring Feast Bundles | * Schedule subject to change | Respect Mother Earth | |||
98 | Date: Sunday, August 4th, 2024 | |||||
99 | Time | Day | Facilitator | Description | Placement | Notes |
100 | 6:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 AM | Sunrise ceremony | Gary Councillor & William Morin | Join the Elders for Sunrise Ceremony | Sacred Fire Teaching Lodge | Gary Councillor: Spirit Waasegiizhig Sweatlodge Carrier. Naicatchewenin doonji, Wazhashk, 2nd Midewin Knowledge Keeper |