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...
Toronto..., 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...
... 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...
St. Lawrence River, ON - Mark Mattson... 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...
... 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...
... music What's in a name? Learn about the Great Lakes through Indigenous languages What's in a name? Learn about the Great Lakes through Indigenous languages II Top 9 books to read in quarantine Come with...
Note: People everywhere, including First Nations, have each of its own creation beliefs, told in the form of a story of their ancestors Introduction to Indigenous Astronomy I love the Great Lakes for...
... Speedy sunk in the midst of a trial that demonstrated the prejudice against Indigenous people in the colonial justice system. The shipwreck also altered the course of Canadian history. Canada wouldn’t go...
.... Because of her heroic act, British and Indigenous troupes were able to intercept the Americans in time. A little island with a big role One small island at the eastern end of Lake Ontario played a notable...
.... Blanding’s turtles are a protected species in the park, and their populations are currently undergoing recovery efforts. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2018, Parks Canada employees released 49 two-year-old...
... indigenous people lived and had access to that beautiful place where I could float and watch the sunset and how that access has changed for them over time. This place along Lake Huron has encouraged me to be...
...) Black Walnut bark: dark greyish brown furrowed bark About Black Walnut: Black Walnut trees produce a compound called juglone that can injure or kill other plants. Indigenous people used Black Walnut for...
