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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...
Author Desmond Cole Influences Change
The Book In an article in the Star, Shree Paradkar states: If there’s one thing The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole makes clear, it is how integral racism is to Canadian life. It winds its way through the justice system, military decisions, child welfare, the education...
Drew Hayden Taylor Finalist for Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour
Curve Lake First Nation novelist and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor is one of three writers on the shortlist for the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. Taylor is nominated for his play "Cottagers and Indians," which chronicles the real-life tensions between...
More Stories from Gidgaa Migizi (Doug Williams)
We are sorry to announce that our March 14th, 2020 from 10:30am-noon at the Bobcaygeon Public Library event with Doug Williams has been cancelled due to COVID19 physical distancing considerations. We will try to reschedule when things open up. Stay safe everyone.
Statement of Support for the Wet’suwet’en Nation
Truth and Reconciliation Community – Bobcaygeon*(Ontario) stands firmly in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation who continue to assert sovereignty over their traditional territories and resist state violence. We support the demands of the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary...
Nogojiwanong Project
Interpretive panels telling the story of Indigenous Peoples in the Peterborough area were unveiled in Millennium Park on November 8th to mark the 200th anniversary of Rice Lake Treaty No. 20. Peterborough Examiner article
Treaties Week
The Ontario government proclaimed the First Week of November Treaties Recognition Week. The Treaties Recognition Week Act, 2016 was introduced and passed with the support of all parties on May 30th 2016.