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Introducing Anishinaabemowin
The United Nations declared 2019 the Year of Indigenous Languages. This declaration was made because ‘Indigenous languages matter for development, peace building and reconciliation.’ Truth and Reconciliation Community Bobcaygeon hosted an Introduction to...
An Introduction to Anishinaabemowin Language
DJ Fife: An Introduction to Anishinaabemowin Language Saturday May 4, 2019 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.Bobcaygeon LibraryWilliam Street, BobcaygeonAll are welcome. Free event.Donations welcome
Book Discussion
Dates: January 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 10, 24 (added dates)Time: 2 PM-4 PMLocation: KNOX Presbyterian Church, 6 Joseph St. BobcaygeonHosted by: Truth & Reconciliation Community ~ Bobcaygeon Free EVENT,...
Acknowledging the Land
Land Acknowledgement can be a hollow act, a superficial token or a meaningful reminder if done from a genuine place of caring. Many articles focus on the content of the Acknowledgement. The intent behind the words and the heartfelt connect to what is being said is the...
Pow Wow Etiquette
Traditionally, families had to scatter far and wide to be able to find enough game to feed themselves throughout the long and harsh Canadian winter. The Pow Wow took place each year when families and friends were reunited to dance, drum, feast and give thanks to the...
Cottagers and Indians
From October 22 to 25, 2018, Truth and Reconciliation Community – Bobcaygeon (TRC-Bobcaygeon) presented Cottagers and Indians, a play written by Drew Hayden Taylor from Curve Lake First Nation (CLFN), in the Kawarthas. Three school boards (Trillium Lakelands...
Book Signing
DATE: December 8thTIME: 10am-noonPLACE: Bobcaygeon Public LibraryPresented by: Truth & Reconciliation Community ~ Bobcaygeon Book Signing Flyer
Why the Land Means so Much to Us
Why the land means so much to us: Commemorating Treaty 20 1818-2018Date: Friday, November 2, 2018 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: The Gathering Space, Gzowski College, Trent University, Peterborough Trent University event details ,
Cottagers and Indians
In the Tarragon Theatre production of the play Cottagers and Indians, Curve Lake First Nations playwright Drew Hayden Taylor has turned the serious story of First Nations Manomin harvesting (wild rice) to a ‘laugh out loud’ entertainment. Cottagers and Indians...