Education
The Woodland Cultural Centre is excited to announce our Orange Shirt Day programming! This September we will be having Truth and Reconciliation virtual events for two weeks during the month of September.
There is virtual programming for elementary and in-depth programming for middle and high-school, as well as educational opportunities for Organizations.
What is Orange Shirt Day?
Orange Shirt Day or National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of these schools. It has become a national campaign to raise awareness and provide education about residential schools in Canada.
School and Organization Programming:
These virtual events will be held exclusively over Zoom. School programming is $10.00 per participant, while organization programming is $13.00 per participant. Each session includes a pre- and post-event package, with a debrief and Q&A session with a Cultural Interpreter to provide participants the opportunity to ask questions. To secure your spot, please register early, as the number of participants can be adjusted before the deadline. The registration form is required to reserve your virtual tour, and a follow-up email will be sent closer to the booking date to confirm the final participant count. Download our booking form for full descriptions of the programming offerings.
The Woodland Cultural Centre offers a variety of virtual tours, education programs, and workshops that provide interested visitors with the opportunity to learn about an assortment of topics covering the past, present, and future of Southern Ontario’s First Nations Peoples.
We are excited to announce that starting October 2022 we are offering in-person programming. We will be offering 8 programs that can be hosted on-site or as a virtual option that is run on zoom by default. Each program/workshop includes grade-related pre and post-lesson resources and rubrics.
Haudenosaunee Crafts
Keychain Moccasin
Learn about moccasin’s & how they were made while making your own mini moccasin keychain.
Wampum Belt
Learn about the significance of wampum belts, how they’re made & the origins of the beads while learning how to make your own wampum belt inspired bracelet.
Leather Pouch
Learn about the significance of leather to the Haudenosaunee & where it comes from while making your own leather pouch.
Beaded Bracelets
Learn about the significance of beadwork & beads while learning how to make your own beaded bracelet. (Grade K-2)
Pricing
In-Person Pricing:
Guided Tours/programs/workshop:
Adults: $13.00
Seniors (65+): $10.00
Students (15-24): $10.00
Children (4-14): $8.00
Infants (3 & under): FREE
Add-on crafts: $5.00/person*
Virtual Pricing:
Schools/Charities: $300.00 for up to 40 participants ($7.50/additional attendee) with virtual capacity of up to 500 participants.
Corporate/General: $400.00 for up to 40 participants ($10/additional attendee) with virtual capacity of up to 500 participants.
*please note not all crafts available for virtual programs.
*81+ participants require a cohost for both groups if choosing the virtual option.
**For support community (Six Nations, Wahta, Tyendinaga) pricing please contact us**
Payment
Payment must be received 30 days of facilitation. Woodland Cultural Centre is currently able to accept 4 forms of payment. A credit card can be arranged and processed over the phone or in person. EFT is acceptable for those vendors who have prior paperwork. Cash is also accepted at our Visitor Services located at Woodland Cultural Centre. Cheques can be sent to Attention: Finance, Woodland Cultural Centre 184 Mohawk St. Brantford, ON N3S 2X2. An itemized receipt will be provided to you via email. If further proof of payment is required, this can be arranged with tours@woodlandculturalcentre.ca. Organizations with a history of late payments will be asked to pay in advance.
Cancellation Notice
The Woodland Cultural Centre requires 2-week advance notice of cancellation or postponement for a tour. The 2- week time period is in calendar days (not business days). Failure to provide notice of cancellation or postponement will result in the assessment of a cancellation fee. The Board of Governors of the Woodland Cultural Centre has set the cancellation fee at $200.00. Failure to remit payment of this fee will affect a group/organization’s ability to book further tours and programming of the Woodland Cultural Centre.
Changing of Numbers Woodland Cultural Centre requires two weeks notice of any change in numbers; this is to ensure that the maximum participants are not overbooked. A final count of the number of participants will be conducted by your program facilitator on the day of your tour.
Contact Information
Phone: 519-759-2650 ext. 231
Email: tours@woodlandculturalcentre.ca
Manager of Education: Krysta Longboat
