TRC-Bobcaygeon Blog
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Gifts From Our Relation the Moose
Kaaren Olsen Dannenmann (Ma’iinkan) is an Anishinaapekwe from Namekosipiink in northern Ontario (Trout Lake). She is a mother of three and a grandmother of five. Her life is intrinsically connected to her homeland, her family and her community. She is a trapper and a...
Manoomin Ceremonies
Community Voices for Manoomin (CVFM) – is a group to which several members of TRC-Bobcaygeon belong. This group on Indigenous and non-Indigenous members is dedicated to protecting Manoomin and the Indigenous rights to tend and harvest it. In 2019 there were 4...
Bobcaygeon Public School Water Walk
In this photo co-chair of TRC-Bobcaygeon, Rodney Smith-Merkley and his son along with Rodney's son's teacher and a school board employee. Elder Dorothy Taylor and her son Norman were offering leadership, and TRC-Bobcageon was offering support. Also included 3 members...
Doug Williams – Stories
Gidigaa Migizi-bann (Doug Williams) Doug was an Associate Professor/Director of Studies for the Ph.D. Program and oversaw the cultural component of the program. As a member of the Mississaugas of Curve Lake First Nation, Doug was one of the first graduates of...
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...