Film Synopsis: In this deeply moving feature-length documentary, three sisters and a brother meet for the first time. Removed from their young Dene mother during the infamous Sixties Scoop, they were separated as infants and adopted into families across North America. Betty Ann, Esther, Rosalie, and Ben were only four of the 20,000 Indigenous Canadian… Read more »
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Birth of a Family Online Film Screening
“We grew up in white homes, speaking only English and with no connection to our people or our culture. Though we were loved, we were outsiders in families that had grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins that were not ours.” Betty Ann Adam Birth of a Family: Virtual Film Screening hosted by Woodland Cultural Centre October… Read more »
Continuance Tickets Now Available at Woodland Cultural Centre
Tickets are now available for the world premiere of Continuance – Yonkwa;nikonhrakontáhkwen / Our Consciousness Continues Unchanged a physically distanced live multimedia performance taking place on October 3, 2020 at 8:15pm at the Woodland Cultural Centre, the site of the Mohawk Institute Residential School. The performance created and produced by Artistic Director Santee Smith is… Read more »
National Arts Centre announces Grand Acts of Theatre featuring “Continuance: Yonkwa’nikonhrakontáhkwen – our consciousness continues unchanged” by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre
Get ready for Grand Acts of Theatre! Marking This Moment! The National Arts Centre (NAC) has engaged 11 companies from across Canada to create large-scale performances this Fall. Each show will be performed outdoors for live audiences all over Canada – and they’ll be filmed so we can watch them all online too! Creative Producer,… Read more »
Woodland Cultural Centre Announces “Unplugged” a Socially Distanced Outdoor Concert
Woodland Cultural Centre announces “Unplugged” a Socially Distanced outdoor concert celebrating Nationally renowned Indigenous Singer Songwriters. The Woodland Cultural Centre is inviting the community out to their first social distanced outdoor concert, showcasing Nationally renowned Indigenous Singer Songwriters from across Turtle Island on September 19, 2020 from 7-10PM. What is Unplugged? Unplugged is a… Read more »
Woodland Cultural Centre to re-open on Tuesday August 25, 2020 with new safety protocols.
Woodland Cultural Centre Re-Opening Protocols Welcome back to the Woodland Cultural Centre! We are ecstatic to be able to reopen the doors to our Museum and Art Galleries to the public. New protocols have been implemented to protect all visitors and staff, following the government guidelines (Six Nations-Phase II). NEW SAFETY MEASURES The continued health… Read more »
Quilt of Belonging Documentary Screening with Esther Bryan was “Wonderful!”
Last weekend the Woodland Cultural Centre Art staff hosted a free virtual screening of the Quilt of Belonging Documentary. The film was introduced by artists Esther Bryan, who also stayed after the film for a live Q & A session. Quilt of Belonging is is a richly hued portrait of the human family. It is… Read more »
Quilt of Belonging Documentary Screened Virtually at Woodland Cultural Centre “A Place for All”
Quilt of Belonging the Documentary, will be the next online film screening at Woodland Cultural Centre. Do you know the story behind the making of Quilt of Belonging? Our Team is excited to host another virtual event for the community at home. Join us August 16th for a Free Film Screening of “Quilt of Belonging;… Read more »
Janis Monture Announced as new Executive Director of Woodland Cultural Centre
Brantford / Six Nations (Ontario) – May 5, 2020: The Woodland Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Janis Monture as the Executive Director. Janis Monture brings extensive professional expertise and cultural experience to Woodland Cultural Centre at a critical time in its history. Janis is from Six Nations of the Grand River,… Read more »
Corncob Keychain Virtual Workshop Materials Kit
“Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve and promote Indigenous history, art, language and culture. We welcome you to visit and learn with us as we bring the story of the Haudenosaunee people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs.” Even though our facility is closed, our staff is still passionate… Read more »
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