Upcoming Events
The Woodland Cultural Centre hosts regular events throughout the year.
We are thankful to the Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage for funding received that allows the Woodland Cultural Centre to plan multi-disciplinary artistic exhibitions and events all year round.
Please also check out our events calendar.
SEPT 21: Six Nations Authors Double Book Launch and Reading
Woodland Cultural Centre has always supported Indigenous writers, and houses one of the provinces larges First Nation book collections.
Bookland Press is proud to present two new titles by two Six Nations authors!
Marie Hess and Janet Rogers invite you to their double book in celebration of their newly released titles. Going Back Home is Marie Hess’s bravely written residential school memoir.
Tsi Niió:re Enkarakhoténhseke is the Mohawk language edition of Janet Rogers’ poetry collection As Long As the Sun Shines translated by Jeremy Green.
Both authors will be joined by guest readers; Marie Hess’s sisters will provide introductions and Candace Maracle will read Janet’s poetry in Kanien’keha.
This event is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served and the author’s books will be for sale. Please bring cash.
SEPT 29: Survivors Gathering 2019
On Sunday, September 29th we welcome Residential School Survivors, their families, our surrounding communities, friends, neighbours; and the public at-large for a day of workshops and presentations.
The event will culminate in a healing walk from the steps of the former Mohawk Institute to the end of the lane way before returning to the centre for the final roster of workshops and the keynote address.
Our vision is to create a healing space for Survivors, their families, and our communities.
– Speakers and Schedule TBA on our website –
Where: Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk ST, Brantford ON, N3S 2X2
When: September 29th 1pm – 5pm
🔸 Interactive Drop in Workshops
🔸 Survivor Stories
🔸 Sacred Fire
🔸 Guest Speakers
🔸 Food Vendors
🔸 Brick Tours
🔸 Healing Walk
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SEPT 30: Orange Shirt Day Programming for Students and Educators
A special announcement to all Educators!
On Monday September 30th, Woodland Cultural Centre will be welcoming schools across Ontario for a day of education, truth, and reconciliation on the nationally recognized Orange Shirt Day. This is a full day of events, speakers, and workshops running from 9:30am – 2pm and has been specifically programmed for students Grade 5+.
Space is very limited for this event
What is Orange Shirt Day?
Orange Shirt Day is a a day where the entire country comes together, wearing orange, to recognize and acknowledge the history of Residential Schools in Canada. Our goal is to ensure education systems and schools participate in a meaningful experience related to the history and legacy of Residential Schools.
** VERY LIMITED SPACE so please email tours@woodlandculturalcentre.ca Immediately to secure your spot **
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