Bon Echo Provincial Park - Main Beach... 1.5-km sheer rock face that rises 100 m above Mazinaw Lake. The Rock features over 260 Indigenous pictographs- the largest visible collection in Canada! Bon Echo boasts 3 swimming areas in the Mazinaw...
... back at least six thousand years. This region was used by Indigenous peoples for millenia, due to its abundant natural resources. There were plenty of sandy places to land canoes and build summer camping...
... spanning thousands of years and serving several different purposes. The island was part of a chain of islands acting as important stopover points for indigenous travellers crossing the rough waters of the...
Lake Ontario - Nancy Rowe... seriously. When we think about in this country, what happened to Indigenous people and what continues to happen to Indigenous people, I think about what my grand child should have in the name of...
... beach take a moment to discover the rich 6500 year history of indigenous life in the region as well as the fierce rivalry to control the fur trade of the region in the last 200 years. The historic site...
..., Indigenous peoples moved into the area after the glacial retreat over 12,500 years ago. The name “Toronto” came from the Mohawk word “tkaronto,” meaning “where the trees stand in the water.” In the 1700s...
Bi-izhaa (come) to Manitoulin Island, the heart of North America.... Sharing these experiences has opened up the eyes of many visitors, giving an authentic Indigenous experience. The saying “Our story, through our lens” is put into practice, intriguing visitors and enticing...
... planting project suggested by the area’s Indigenous partners which restored 5.4 hectares of wetlands. Parks Canada employees work with Indigenous partners to get clearance to restore areas, since there’s...
... Island since 1865. This was where Canada’s first communities of indigenous people's set up camp and fished for thousands of years before us. This is the place I call home. Every summer I played, swam...
... situated on Oiseau Rock, which is a magnificent rock feature jutting out of the Ottawa River. It is a sacred Indigenous site. It has ancient Algonquin aboriginal pictographs, and there are many legends and...
... Cranberries have been used by Indigenous groups for centuries, as medicine, food for cooking, teas, and dyes for textiles. In fact, one of the most interesting uses of cranberries by Indigenous communities was...
..., snowshoe, and or skate along. I recommend skating at Arrowhead Provincial Park 8 Immerse yourself in the history and roots of traditional travellers Indigenous people in North America have adapted to and...
... volunteers and Parks Canada. Over 75% of the landscape in Rouge National Urban Park has been disturbed or changed in some way over time, but the park works on restoration projects with Indigenous partners...
... purchase a one-day sport fishing license. By purchasing a fishing license, you are helping to fund conservation programs. If you belong to an Indigenous community, you can fish without a license within your...
... vitamin deficiency, (the result of eating pork rind and lard for months on end.) In the summer, the fort recreates the Great Rendezvous — a historic seasonal event during which the Indigenous people would...
At Great Lakes Guide, we strive to recognize and celebrate First Nations culture in and around the Great Lakes. We understand that the following material has deep roots in Indigenous ancestral...
... so much to Indigenous cultures. The Inuit believe they are the spirit of the animals they have hunted. Other indigenous believe they were the spirits of their people, celebrating, and serving as a...
... wilderness. It’s no surprise that wild rice is considered by many to be the “caviar of grains”. The wild rice of the Great Lakes has played a crucial role in Indigenous cuisine for millennia. Traditionally...
.... For some, it goes back to the indigenous reminder that these waters are the lifeblood of mother earth. For others, it's really all about history. A reminder of recent times perhaps spent with...
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