August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples and the theme is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract”. What is a social contract? According to un.org: A social contract is an unwritten agreement that societies make to cooperate for social and economic benefits. In many…
August is Wild Rice Moon or Manoomin Dabik-Giizis, and we invite you to watch as wild rice is harvested, prepared, and shared as a meal. Wild rice is a staple ingredient in many Indigenous recipes. It is low in fat but high in protein, vitamin B, iron and manganese. It is a great supplement to…
In April 2021, Nahnebahwequay was designated a national historic person and today we explore the fascinating story of the icon and activist known also as the “upright woman”. Nahnebahwequay, also known as Catherine Sutton and Catherine Bunch Sonego, was born at the Credit River in 1824. She was baptized as Catherine Bunch in 1825. She…
In recognition of Wild Rice Moon or Manoomin Dabik-Giizis, we wanted to share some traditional, and delicious, wild rice recipes. Traditional Wild Rice Pancakes: You will need: 50ml (1/4 cup) wild rice 2ml (1/2 teaspoon) salt 375 l (1-2 cups) boiling water 2 eggs 500ml (2 cups) buttermilk 500ml (2cups) flour 30ml (2 tablespoons) sugar 10ml…
August is the seventh moon of the Anishinaabe lunar calendar and is known as Wild rice Moon or Manoomin Dabik-Giizis and is the time to harvest the wild rice. The wild rice grains are green, tan and brown which once harvested are then husked and parched in a wide shallow drum, which brings out the…
This year we will be recognizing Canada Day differently as we collectively unite as a nation to stand in solidarity with our Indigenous communities who are in unimaginable pain mourning for the many children lost in Residential Schools across Canada. As Canadians we acknowledge when our communities are suffering and we support them. That is…
As Canadians around the world prepare to celebrate Canada Day, we feel a shift in our perception of our country and a weight in our hearts that casts a long shadow over our typically jubilant day in which we recognize and celebrate the history of our country and what it means to be Canadian. This…
These are difficult days. The dark story of Residential Schools, although whispered for years, is being shouted across this land. Here we are on the eve of Canada Day, yet it is hard to think of celebratory things in the midst of immense sorrow and heartbreak. I wish healing for those most affected, and reflection…
June 21 is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay. On this day, and everyday, all Canadians are asked to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and to explore the entirety of the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada. June is the fifth moon of the Anishinaabe…