What's in a name? Learn about the Great Lakes through Indigenous languages... from languages spoken by the region’s Indigenous peoples. Same with “Toronto,” “Oshawa,” “Mississauga,” “Ottawa” and many others. Graphic by Flavia Lopez To know those words is to know the Great Lakes...
... have lived here for centuries and a land that has existed for millenia. The names of many parks, rivers, and cities are unique to the Great Lakes, originating from languages spoken by local Indigenous...
Along Lake Ontario, you can take an agricultural, economic, and cultural tour of Indigenous history and stories within the Southern Ontario region. These stories go back as far as the 1300s and can...
... treaties to bring awareness to the history of the land. The act of acknowledging traditional territories is one that has been practiced for centuries by Indigenous communities, but one that is relatively new...
Lake Ontario, ON - Lex Scully.... So I’m a doctoral student and an adjunct faculty at Lakehead University in Orillia and in Thunder Bay but I do my doctoral work here in environmental and Indigenous education. So we are addressing the...
Introduction: Eastern Woodland Indigenous Peoples in Canada Amid early settlers, voyagers and explorers, and before settlements, Tribes, and nations lived along the lakes and rivers connected to the...
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...
... acknowledge our place of being here on earth. It's called Winter Solstice. Many Indigenous nations around the world celebrate this tradition on December 21st every year. Winter Solstice is when the sun is at...
CanoeingCanoeing is a very popular activity in the Great Lakes region. While it was traditionally a method of transportation by Indigenous peoples, it continues to form an integral part of life in the Great...
Rouge National Urban Park... of Central Park in New York City!). The region is home to an incredible array of biodiversity and cultural history. The park is home to some of the oldest known indigenous sites in the country, dating...
... Trails She Said What She Said! The Outdoor Journal Tour Tiffany & Michelle, Black Girls Trekkin’ Outdoor Afro HQ IndigenousWomenHike Pattie Gonia BlackAFinSTEM Indigenous botanists, caretakers, teachers...
Named for the Indigenous peoples that lived in the area in the 1600’s, the 100-acre Petun Conservation Area is full of heritage and natural wonder. One of the highest elevations on the Niagara...
... realized that there was one of the few places where there was an indigenous bird, I can't remember what it was, and they loved to eat mosquitoes and I realized that there was far less chance of you getting...
.... Therefore, we feel a sense of urgency and a deep sense of protection for these creatures. In the Northern Mountains the turtles are definitely at risk. This has caused us to connect with the indigenous...
... impressive 100m high cliff called the Mazinaw Rock. It rises out of the water and is covered with over 260 Indigenous pictographs; a designated National Historic Site of Canada. This park has something for...
Located along an historic route of the Ojibwe Indigenous people, Biscotasi Lake Provincial Park is a culturally important area, and a favourite place for backcountry canoeing. Lake Biscotasi...
Great Lakes Guide... community as we bring together personal stories, indigenous knowledge, local history, and scientific discoveries. Connecting with this ecologically diverse and economically important area fosters a deeper...
... 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...
... 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...
... 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...
