Pipe Ceremony with Elder Gene Nowegejick

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 26, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinwemaaganag UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
Event Contact Phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 7219
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An Anishinabek perspective on treaties: our mutual responsibility to honourable renewal

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 11:30am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Via Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Stacey Pawluk
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us for a virtual talk with Nicole Richmond on November 12, 2026

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About the Speaker

Nicole Richmond is an Anishinabe lawyer and wellness consultant that helps build capacity and supports Anishinabek nation-building in the areas of governance, education, employment, and child wellbeing. In her talk, Nicole will explore how we can infuse the spirit of the treaty relationship into our everyday interactions with each other, with the land, the earth, and all of our relations.  

 

Elder-in-Residence with Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
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Elder-in-Residence with Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 12:20pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
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Elder-in-Residence Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
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Elder-in-Residence with Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
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Elder-in-Residence with Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
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Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony & Exhibit

Event Date: 
Monday, November 9, 2026 - 11:30am to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Agora or Via Live on Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Stacey Pawluk
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join us in the Agora for our Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony.

If you are unable to join us in person you can attend via Zoom

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Exhibit will be open November 9 to November 13, 2026 for public viewing

Métis Intro to Leatherwork and Beading Workshop

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 11:30am to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag UC 1007
Event Contact Name: 
Yolanda Twance
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"Winter Moon" Holiday Indigenous Craft Market

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 10:00am to 7:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Orsi Family Learning Commons, Orillia Campus
Event Fee: 
Free
Event Contact Name: 
Carlotta Ellison
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010, ext. 2018
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Join Lakehead Orillia's Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, and Orillia Native Women's Group for a full day Holiday Indigenous Craft Market. The event will feature local Indigenous crafters and artisans showcasing their work for sale with amazing finds for some perfect holiday gifts. Another great chance to pick up some unique and authentic gifts to highlight Indigenous cultural appreciation in our region! The event will be located at the Orillia Campus in Orsi Family Learning Commons within Simcoe Hall at 500 University Ave., Orillia, ON. Mamaway will also be holding a Mobile Flu Shot Clinic onsite during this event! Craft Market Poster

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