Cultural Demonstrations
Select Thursdays, July & August | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Discover cultural traditions and explore the richness of Indigenous heritage in the region. These demonstrations will cover a variety of topics, such as elder stories, sharing circles, and cultural education.
Please note, presenters may be subject to change.
Members FREE; General Admission Applies. No preregistration required.
Proudly presented by Bruce Power.
Schedule:
Thursday, July 2 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saugeen First Nation Community Member and Educator Natalka Pucan will lead birchbark crafts in the Museum’s Lower Cafe.
Thursday, July 9 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Indigenous speaker, and founder of Blue Sky Indigenous Cultural Services, “Katherine” BiiWaubun Kwe Proulx-White, will guide visitors on a tour of Anishnaabwe Endaat Gallery.
Thursday, July 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saugeen First Nation Community Member and author Dorothy Ladd will read her storybook Memengwaa, the story of the life of a Monarch Butterfly or “Memengwaa” in Ojibway.
Thursday, July 23 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Caley Doran with Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences from Cape Croker Park, Neyaashiinigmiing.
Thursday, July 30 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Saugeen First Nation Elder Shirley John in the Anishnaabwe Endaat gallery where she will share seasonal stories and guide children in a craft.
Thursday, August 6 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Indigenous speaker, and founder of Blue Sky Indigenous Cultural Services, “Katherine” BiiWaubun Kwe Proulx-White will share knowledge and history about jingle dresses.
Thursday, August 13 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saugeen First Nation Community Member and author Dorothy Ladd will read her storybook Memengwaa, the story of the life of a monarch butterfly or “Memengwaa” in Ojibway.
Thursday, August 20 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saugeen First Nation Community Member and Educator Natalka Pucan will lead birchbark crafts in the Museum’s Lower Cafe.
Thursday, August 27 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Saugeen First Nation Elder Shirley John in the Anishnaabwe Endaat gallery where she will share seasonal stories and guide children in a craft.
