Friends & Neighbours of Save The Evidence

Friends and Neighbours is a grassroots committee supporting the Woodland Cultural Centre and its Save the Evidence Campaign in Brantford ON.

We have done community events since 2015 in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus. Due to covid we stopped in person events and hope to start again with in person when things open up. Friends and Neighbours supports the effort by raising community understanding of the history of residential schools and the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Find Now from GoodMinds.com 👉 10/10/2024

Find Now from GoodMinds.com 👉 Senator Murray Sinclair was a judge for twenty-eight years. He was the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba and Canada’s second. He served as Co-Chair of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry in Manitoba and as Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). As head of the TR...

Photos from Survivors' Secretariat's post 09/28/2024
Photos from All Nations Grand River Water Walk's post 09/26/2024
09/11/2024

This presentation will give you a greater perspective of three statues in Hamilton - Queen Victoria, the United Empire Loyalists and Augustus Jones. Many of us will learn from these indigenous educators about the history from their perspective. We have much to learn.

09/10/2024

The Woodland Cultural Centre is pleased to announce that the Barry and Laurie Green Family Trust has awarded a grant of $450,000 toward the production of essential finishing elements required to establish the Mohawk Institute as a pinnacle, best in class, nationally significant heritage museum and site of conscience that reveals the history and legacy of Canada’s Indian Residential School policies and the impacts on the children who were placed there. Work on the Mohawk Institute is among the most important and relevant Indigenous community-based, and led, projects in the country.

Executive Director Heather George stated, "This gift will ensure the powerful truths of Survivors are accessible to the widest audience possible." This initiative aims to foster understanding and healing by sharing the history of the Mohawk Institute and the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities.

The Mohawk Institute stands as a crucial emblem of resilience and a reminder of the need for continued awareness, education, and acknowledgment of past injustices.

Read the full Media Release to hear more from Heather George, the Family Trust’s Executive Chairman Barry Green, and Project Director Tim Johnson Landscape of Nations

Media Release: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/funding-announcement-september-2024/

Hebron Mission National Historic Site of Canada 07/18/2024

Hebron Mission National Historic Site of Canada For generations, Hebron, one of Nunatsiavut’s (see Labrador Inuit and Newfoundland and Labrador) most culturally important and significant sites, was an ...

06/18/2024

This is how we can respect the survivors of the Mohawk Institute. Thank you RBC.

The Royal Bank of Canada employees donated $17729.00 to the Mohawk Village Memorial Park. These funds will be used for park development. We are grateful for this charitable donation that supports the park’s growth.

05/15/2024

Did you know that the Queen of England shared a special bond with the Six Nations of the Grand River community?

Starting in 1860, Egohgo: wah (the Queen) sent blankets annually to honour Six Nations' warriors' role in the War of 1812. Fast forward to 1861, where a special event was held, known as "The Queen's Birthday among the Six Nations Indians," celebrating with music, military drills, and a lively sham fight!

The bond with Great Britain was strong, as seen in iconic photos of War of 1812 veterans. Even after Victoria's passing in 1901, Six Nations chiefs expressed their heartfelt sympathy to her son, King Edward.

Over the years, a unique tradition emerged - Bread and Cheese celebration! The Six Nations leaders chose to commemorate the Queen's birthday by distributing bread and cheese as the Crown reduced its annual gifts to their allies. This tradition, known as Bread and Cheese, remains a unifying celebration that brings together every part of the community, fostering connections among family and friends while paying tribute to Six Nations veterans. Every May 24 weekend, individuals from the Six Nations community gather in Ohsweken to receive their "rations," continuing this custom despite its origin not being directly from the Queen. A parade winds its way through Ohsweken, passing by Veterans Park during the festivities.

This story was featured in our catalogue "1812 War Clubs and Wampum Belts - Hodinohso:ni Experiences of the War of 1812" with the original essay written by Richard W. Hill Sr. as the introduction to the publication.

Visit our website if you want to learn more: https://www.shopwoodlandculturalcentre.ca/product/1812-war-clubs-and-wampum-belts-hodinohso-ni-experiences-of-the-war-of-1812/141

Image: War of 1812 Veterans, 1886, WCC Photo

04/15/2024

The Woodland Cultural Centre invites you to join us on Sunday June 23 from 11:00am – 4:00pm for our National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration.

Join us for live contemporary and cultural performances, interactive demonstrations including traditional dance and sports, hands on workshops for all ages, shopping with local vendors and artisans, Indigenous foods and more. Tours of our museum and galleries will be available with our knowledgeable guides throughout the day.

There will be an Indigenous Market and food trucks on-site for the day! We encourage you to bring cash for easy payment to vendors. No ATMs on site!

We can’t wait to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! Book your spot now by visiting our website: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/upcoming-events/

Photos from Woodland Cultural Centre's post 03/28/2024
03/27/2024

Sam had an exhibit ‘Doors to Dialogue’ where panelled doors from residential schools had beaded panels to highlight the history of these times. I attended a workshop held by Sam. It was a leaking and learning experience beading with Indigenous and Non Indigenous as we beaded together - telling our stories. It was a time I will never forget. Thank you Sam.

Woodland Cultural Centre would like to express our deepest condolences on the recent loss of Six Nations Cayuga artist, Sam Thomas. Sam was an award-winning artist know in Canada and internationally for his work reviving Iroquoian beadwork. Sam was recently featured in our Power of Place: Strength of Being exhibition here at Woodland Cultural Centre. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family and friends during this time of sorrow.

03/24/2024

This is a monumental love affair. As a full Grandmother Moon rises during the late evening of March 24 into the early morning hours of March 25, she will travel through Mother Earth’s penumbra, or the faint outer part of her shadow; a penumbral eclipse. She is dancing for Brother Sun! Playfully hiding before their intimate connection on April 8th.

She will eclipse both Mother Earth and Brother sun exactly 2 weeks apart! There is also a meteor shower on the next Full Moon (April). So this a lot to absorb and think about. I'll be very interested in how everyone responds, how the waters change and the people show up for each other.

Call for peace. Call for attention to the Sky World. Look up and acknowledge the messages from Spirit World. It couldn't be any clearer that we need to take action now.

World peace and heightened unity around loving the environment that sustains us is vital.

What can you do? INSPIRE others! If all you can do is worry about your little corner of the world then ask everyone to do the same - every safe & happy corner matters. Love your community, see everyone as valuable and give them all reason to contribute to making their space happy and safe.

See each other as the Moon sees the Sun; vastly different and equally important.

Konorunkwa, I adore you.

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She who holds the canoe: a ceremonial pilgrimage along the Peacemaker’s Trail 02/21/2024

She who holds the canoe: a ceremonial pilgrimage along the Peacemaker’s Trail Cayuga Elder Norma Jacobs follows the historic path of the Messenger of Peace — an exploration and discovery of the traditional territories, her culture and herself

02/10/2024

Please check out the virtual tours done at Woodland. In February I would attend the snow snake tournament but, snow is not a thing here in Ontario this year.

Did you know. . .

Residential Schools operated in Canada between the 1870’s and the 1990’s. The last Indian Residential School closed in 1996. It is estimated that over 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children attended residential schools across Canada.

The Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School was the first and longest-running residential school in Canada. It opened in 1832 and closed in 1970.

Want to learn more about Residential Schools and specifically the Mohawk Institute? Email [email protected] to book a virtual tour. You can also visit our website and see all of the available experiences here at Woodland: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/experience-woodland/

01/04/2024

This heartfelt tale of self-discovery and belonging follows the tumultuous life journey of rock star Tom Wilson, from his mysterious upbringing to his challenging music career, to his quest to learn more about his Mohawk heritage. "Beautiful Scars" will be airing on APTN on January 6th. You won't want to miss it!

10/21/2023

Thank you for this post Pass The Feather.

Good morning. She is very important to me and there are family stories about our connection to Owls 💛

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09/30/2023

Thank you survivors for speaking up about the residential schools. The Mushhole stands today as a reminder of this ugly history!

09/22/2023
09/17/2023

The Mohawk Institute was an Indian Residential School located in Brantford, Ontario. It was run by the Anglican Church of Canada and the Government of Canada from 1828 to 1970, making it the longest operating residential school in Canada.

For More Information on the Mohawk Institute, please visit our website: https://survivorssecretariat.ca

09/02/2023

The staff at the Woodland Cultural Centre want to send a big nya:węh/niá:wen to all our incredible dancers this year in our Smoke Dance competition. It was such a special afternoon to witness you all dance on the grounds of the former Mohawk Institute residential school. Congratulations to all the winners!

We want to give another nya:węh/niá:wen to our amazing vendors that spent the day with us! We love having the opportunity to give the talented artisans from our community a space to share their craft.

Nya:węh/niá:wen to all the attendees that came to the Woodland Cultural Centre for Smoke Dance and to support our vendors. We are endlessly grateful for the support of our community to participate in our events and we love hosting you all in-person. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

And a last big nya:węh/niá:wen to the Mohawk Village Memorial Park for partnering with us on this special event! We are grateful to have your support and work together to bring awareness to your fundraising project. It was an impactful day for many and a wonderful celebration of culture. We hope to see you all next year!

Visit our website: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/

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