TRC-Bobcaygeon Blog
Posts About Events and Activities
Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day Wear an Orange Shirt September 30th to recognize the experience of survivors of Indian residential schools in Canada. The quote below tells the origin of the orange shirt as a symbol. It comes from an article on the Indigenous Corporate Training...
Harvesting Manoomin
Community Voices for Manoomin harvesting on Pigeon Lake Labour Day Weekend. A close up of Manoomin at the flowering stage.Paula demonstrating how to use the sticks to harvst the Manoomin.Sherry H and Sherry T from TRC Bobcaygeon
August Paddle for Manoomin
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...
July 26, 2020 CVFM Paddle
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 territories.
Summer 2020 Update
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 those...
Ceremonial Paddle for Manoomin
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...
Indigenous History Month
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)...
Indigenous History Month Speakers Series
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has an Indigenous Education department. Right now - during Indigenous History month - they are presenting a host of exciting speakers. See the poster below to find them all.
Special Event This Summer
Have you watched any of the mega online entertainment specials during this time of Covid? It is really amazing how creative and entertaining people are. Here is some information on a very special event that is happening now... learn all about it and register here Some...