Six Nations Women of the Grand River

Love her to bits!

My nephews daughter and great niece heart ❤️

Nya:węh/Niá:wen to everyone who participated in the this June! The community support was overwhelming 🧡⁠
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Your contributions during the month of June went towards the restoration project of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. Thanks to our community of supporters we were able to raise $26,292, which will assist in our vision is to turn the building into an Interpretive Historic Site and Educational Resource, shedding light on a significant chapter in Canadian history.
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The winner of the grand prize has not been announced yet, but you'll be the first to know if WCC is selected! The work being done here at the Woodland Cultural Centre, would not be possible without your generosity and continuous support. Nya:węh go:wah!⁠
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Find out more about how you can help: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/support/support-woodland/

We did it! Told our stories in an amazing event in Oakville. Grand Mothers Voice was organized by Jody Harbour and her volunteers. Grandmother Renee and Gail Whitlow by her side, they proudly brought the Indigenous culture to people who may not have the opportunity to learn about the people they share this continent Turtle Island. Students visited.
An interesting event happened to my niece and l while we were at our table. A young fellow approached us and asked what we were doing. we told him we were taking names for a book I wrote. My niece asked him why he came over to the table. He said we looked lonely, just sitting there by ourselves. He was such a sweetie. He told us he had been adopted and he had a family. He showed us he was so trusting with such a good heart like so many of our people. A protective brother came over and he introduced him to us. I think about him and hope that he is with a good family.
I told him my book Dream Visitors would be out in 4 to 6 weeks and if people wanted to buy a copy, I was taking names for it. He said his dad would want one so he gave me his phone number. See what I mean too trusting. I hope he doesn’t get in trouble. He means well.
Memory Keeper by Dawn Hill. Dream Visitors… by me. Watch for us. ❤️

Sending out a huge congrats to our very own Department of Well-Being staff, Fawn Porter (top right) and Chelsie John (bottom right) who will be representing the Haudenosaunee Confederacy at the first-ever World Lacrosse Women's Box Championship in Utica, NY!

Congrats to all and best of luck! 🎉

Women pride

https://cafedaughter.com/ - A must see. Shelley Niro Directing.
Café Daughter, based on true events, is a story of personal reconciliation for young Chinese-Cree Yvette Wong, as she embraces her heritage and builds towards her dream of becoming a doctor in 1960s Saskatchewan.

cafedaughter.com Charlie Wong (Tom Lim), Yvette Wong (Violah Beauvais), and Katherine Wong (Sera-Lys McArthur) in a scene from the film CAFÉ DAUGHTER, directed by Shelley Niro. Courtesy Circle Blue Entertainment, 2023. Photo courtesy of Freddie Films.

Coming soon

Watch for Pegasus Publishing website to order or through the author. Release date will be announced. www.grandmothersvoice.com is preparing an authors' section for novels, plays, movies, songs and poems. Dream Visitors cover design was illustrated by Shayde Sandy and produced by Pegasus Publishing. Very exciting!

I will be set up at the this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm! I will have a variety of prints, original paintings/drawings, stickers and other items available for purchase ✨

Located at the Six Nations Community Hall (1738 Fourth Line)

🚨 ATTENTION CURRENT/PROSPECTIVE FALL FESTIVAL VENDORS! 🚨

There is a Facebook account under the name of Kayla Brady, requesting that vendors complete a form and submit payment to secure their spot at our 2023 Fall Festival. THIS IS A SCAM. This person is NOT affiliated with SNGRDC and this event is FREE for vendors.

Please do NOT send any payments or information anywhere other than to [email protected] OR [email protected]. Any communication regarding the Fall Festival will come through this Facebook account or by someone with an sndevcorp.ca email address.

Indigenous Art 2023 Opening Reception Woodland Cultural Centre invites you to the opening reception of Indigenous Art 2023 on July 29th at 2PM in the gallery. Join us to celebrate amazing Indigenous artists at the 48th Annual Indigenous Art Exhibition. This exhibition is in partnership wit...

SOLD OUT!! See you next year and Happy Holidays!

***$10 Annual Native Calendar!***
Check out the 2023 Native Calendar by Six Nations artist, Bill Powless. Available now for purchase! These make wonderful gifts for friends and family, or around the office. This annual calendar depicts life on Six Nations through original artwork (dimensions: 8.5" x 14").

Local Delivery: $10 each (you can pick up or we can drop off).
Local delivery includes: Six Nations and surrounding areas ONLY. To place an order for local delivery please email Bill and Carole Powless directly at: [email protected]! E-transfer or PayPal preferred please (payment to [email protected])

All other areas where shipping is required (domestic and international) please email us to determine shipping costs.

Please share widely and Happy Holidays!

imagineNATIVE on Twitter “2/2 “I just need to say a HUGE NYAWENHA for this honour.” Watch ’s touching acceptance speech right here. Congratulations to Jessie Anthony for Brother, I Cry’s Audience Choice Award, Feature Film! https://t.co/MnFvlQRJtv”

We have our youth Mohawk and Cayuga actors and translators... now we're looking for youth background actors that would come out maybe 1 or 2 days. Contact [email protected] for registration and information. Also looking for a youth Social Singing and dancing group

Registrations for the 3rd Portion of Learning Through Theatre, visit Six Nations Matters for the location, registration forms and further information.

Confirmation and registration required.

Nia:wen Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada for the Anniversary message:

To celebrate is to take the time for the resonance of the soul, strength, and impact of the people who inspire us.

The journey of Santee Smith and Kaha:wi is deeply inspiring. For the past 15 years, Kaha:wi has been transporting us into a transformative world. For the past 15 years, Santee Smith has lived in a space of artistic creation like no other. Drawing on diverse aspects of art, her internationally recognized performances transcend the known niches of creation as they celebrate and nurture Indigenous knowledge and culture. Kaha:wi’s programming creates spaces for encounters that engage our imaginations, enrich our communities, and foster essential dialogue.

The Council warmly salutes the 15 years of achievement of the fascinating artist, dancer and choreographer Santee Smith. The Council is delighted to support Santee Smith and Kaha:wi and invites all of you to appreciate her great artistic and cultural contribution.

Carolyn Warren - Director General, Arts Granting Programs Division

French version

Célébrer, c’est prendre le temps de laisser résonner l’âme, la force et l’impact de personnes qui nous inspirent.

Le parcours de Santee Smith et de Kaha:wi est profondément inspirant. Depuis 15 ans, Kaha:wi nous transporte dans des univers bouleversants, transformateurs. Depuis 15 ans, Santee Smith habite le territoire de la création artistique comme nul autre. Puisant dans diverses dimensions de l’art, ses performances reconnues internationalement transcendent les créneaux connus de la création et célèbrent et alimentent les connaissances et la culture autochtone. La programmation de Kaha:wi crée des espaces de rencontres qui interpellent nos imaginations, enrichissent nos communautés et favorisent un dialogue essentiel.

Le Conseil salue chaleureusement les 15 années de réalisations de la fascinante artiste, danseuse et chorégraphe Santee Smith. Le Conseil est ravi d’appuyer Santee Smith et Kaha:wi et vous invite toutes et tous à apprécier sa grande contribution artistique et culturelle.

Carolyn Warren - Directrice Générale, Division des programmes de subventions aux arts

Re-opening casting call for this week only to all FNMI men and women for new TV documentary show about an indigenous survival adventure.

It is a paid opportunity for Indigenous, Inuit, First Nations, or Metis men and women to live in the wild for 30 days, learning how to survive and live like their ancestors.

All people have to do is send a short video introducing themselves and why they would be perfect to go on an adventure in the wilderness for 30 days.

Any questions, contact [email protected]

FINAL DEADLINE: JUNE 20, 2020 at midnight.
(Must be 18+. Canadian. No experience needed)

Things are looking up... I thought I would provide an update.

Nya:weh Crystal Lynn Bomberry

Video 3 Everyday Stretches for Muscles Another great IDHC resource coming your way. Your IDHC virtual personal exercise coach Crystal Bomberry, today presents Video 3 of her series, "Agadon'he.' "...

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Planet Protector Academy (Home Edition) for Parents - Planet Protector Academy Planet Protector Academy (Home Edition) for Parents The Planet Protector Academy Inspiring kids to take care of the planet and each other Daily live webcasts Fun arts and game-based activities Great for kids aged 6-11 Register How It Works Connect to the live webcasts Join along in the activities Sh...

I hope everyone is ok. Stay healthy and be happy!

This notice sure brings back a lot of memories and I've heard a lot of shocking stories as well.

Part 2 of Learning through Theatre has been interrupted but the coordinators and facilitators are working on ways to continue this program.