by TRC Bobcaygeon | Aug 16, 2020 | Other Events
Another beautiful CVFM day on the lake. It was wonderful to paddle to the manoomin with Elder Gitiga Migizi, (Doug Williams) and nice to share the experience with other guests, too. The manoomin is at the emergent and flowering stage, providing shelter to small and...
by TRC Bobcaygeon | Jul 28, 2020 | Other Events
On July 26th, members of Community Voices for Manoomin gathered on the shore of Little Bald Lake to hear Dorothy Taylor of Curve Lake First Nation share her stories, knowledge and songs about manoomin (wild rice) in Michi Saagiig...
by TRC Bobcaygeon | Jul 26, 2020 | Current, TRC Bobcaygeon Events
Truth and Reconciliation – Bobcaygeon has met twice over the Summer. Some groups may have taken a hiatus during this time of Covid, but we have kept on following the threads of actions and activities that are calling to us. Here is a brief update on some of...
by TRC Bobcaygeon | Jul 13, 2020 | Other Events
A great day out on Buckhorn Lake learning about manoomin from Caleb Musgrave and honouring it with guidance from elder Shirley Williams and Liz Osawamick. Thanks to Community Voices for Manoomin (CVFM) for organizing this ceremonial day. CVFM’s 1st Ceremonial Paddle...
by TRC Bobcaygeon | Jun 15, 2020 | Other Events
In June, we celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples across Canada. ~ from https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/ June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. There are events (many of them virtual)...
