Tag: Indigenous culture
Detroit River-based program aims to foster stewardship through community connection
By Anna Barnes
The Detroit River serves as an important geographic feature, connecting lakes St. Clair and Erie and creating a natural border between the U.S. and Canada. Despite its physical prominence in Detroit, its rich cultural significance is lost among many community residents. Programs are underway to address that disconnect.
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Indigenous chef Zach Keeshig, Chapman’s team up on award-winning sweetgrass ice cream
Chef first created and offered product at the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market
‘IndigiPitch’ competition looking for Indigenous-led startups
Indigenous Michiganders can compete for thousands of dollars of funding for a startup idea.
Neyaashiinigmiing chiefs share residential school stories at Owen Sound gathering
‘Residential school is something that no race of people should have ever endured.’ — Greg Nadjiwon, former Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation chief
Bruce County events generating awareness on residential school impacts
A number of events, ceremonies and actions are planned in Bruce County leading up to and following Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. The events are being held to reflect on the lasting impact of the residential school system in Canada. An estimated 150,000 First Nations, Inuit […]