JUST ANNOUNCED! Woodland Cultural Centre is excited to announce the release of our new film "Silent No More" - Woodland Cultural Centre

Published On: June 12, 2023Categories: Education, Events, Film, News, Save the Evidence

Join the Woodland Cultural Centre for a screening of our new film Silent No More: A Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School in a city near you! Come celebrate National Indigenous History Month with WCC.

The former Mohawk Institute Residential School (Mush Hole) was the longest operating residential school in Canada. A building created to destroy Indigenous identity and heritage is now the home of the Woodland Cultural Centre, a site dedicated to the revitalization of Hodinohsho:ni cultures and languages.

“Residential School is the only school you’re considered a survivor and not a graduate.” Beau Miller, 2022 (Mohawk Institute Survivor)

Nya:węh to our film production team, Achimowin Films, and to the generous funders of the Educational Enhancement Project, Inspirit, Brant Community Foundations, McLean Foundation, The Slaight Family Foundation, CIBC Foundation, and TD Bank Foundation.

This Film is rated PG-13, parents strongly cautioned. Some material may not be suited for children under age 13 (verbal descriptions of violence and sexual assault towards children).

Register for a screening below. There are more events to be announced soon!

Saturday June 17 @ 6:30PM, Woodland Cultural Centre

Friday June 23 @ 6:30pm, Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology

WEdnesday July 5 @ 6:30PM, Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum

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Download our Media Release to find out more about the project and hear from our Executive Director, Heather George.

Download Press Release

Happening tonight! Still time to register! Octobe

Happening tonight! Still time to register!

October 16th at 6:00PM, Woodland will be offering a virtual showing of our comprehensive Truth and Reconciliation Presentation. This presentation covers topics from the Imperial context, Canada’s Indigenous Policy, the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). ⁠
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When you attend our presentations, your $10 admission helps to support the creation of even more virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. We are working every day to continue delivering the highest quality programs centered on a Hodinohsho:ni worldview, celebrating, and sharing Indigenous cultures, languages, and art. ⁠
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Comment 'TICKETS' below and our team will send you the link to register!

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Emily Pauline Johnson, born on March 10, 1861, and

Emily Pauline Johnson, born on March 10, 1861, and passing just before her 53rd birthday on March 7, 1913, was an influential writer, poet, and entertainer. The daughter of Mohawk Chief George Johnson and Emily Howells, E. Pauline Johnson proudly celebrated her Hodinohsho:ni heritage through her poetry, most famously in "The Song My Paddle Sings."

During her career she adopted her grandfather’s traditional name, Tekahionwake (double wampum) as her stage name. She captivated audiences with her performances while making significant contributions to Indigenous and Canadian literature. Today, she is recognized as a Person of National Historic Significance, with her childhood home honoured as a National Historic Site and museum.

After retiring in Vancouver, she continued to challenge societal norms regarding race and gender as a successful, unmarried Indigenous woman. Her impactful work resonated with both critics and fans during her lifetime, and a monument in Stanley Park honours her legacy.

To learn more about E. Pauline Johnson take a tour through the Woodland Cultural Centre museum, open Monday - Friday 9-4 and Saturdays 10-5. Email tours@woodlandculturalcentre.ca to book a guided tour for your group.

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Woodland Cultural Centre will be closed today, Mon

Woodland Cultural Centre will be closed today, Monday October 14, 2024, due to the holiday.

We will be back to regular operating hours on Tuesday October 15, 2024.

We are currently seeking a Capital Campaign Coordi

We are currently seeking a Capital Campaign Coordinator! Under the direction of the Executive Director and working closely with Capital Campaign Committee Co-chairs, the Capital Campaign Coordinator assumes the responsibilities for keeping the campaign on schedule and progressing with a high level of visibility and momentum that engenders a sense of excitement, optimism and confidence in achieving the campaign goal. This is a contract with an anticipated end date of April 30, 2025.
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Application is open until filled so apply soon! Visit our website for full job descriptions and requirements. ⁠
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Comment 'INTERESTED' and our team will send you the link!

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Stock is running low on some boards from the Skate

Stock is running low on some boards from the Skateboard Project 2024! Shop now while supplies last!

The Skateboard Project is an initiative that aims to promote Onkwehón:we artwork, active bodies, and collaboration between cultural centers across multiple Indigenous communities.

This year artists from Wahta, Kenhtè:ke, Ahkwesáhsne, Kanehsatà:ke, and Kahnawà:ke created six skateboard graphics showcasing the range of styles and cultural imagery.

We are sold out of board from Kanenrahtanó:ron Cook and running low on boards from Takahawi Beauvais and Erin Strength.

Shop to support Indigenous art and skateboarding - with your help, we can keep this inspiring project going and fund exciting events for Go Skate Day!

To shop, drop a 🛹 in the comments and our team will send you the link! You can also find the link in our bio 🌟

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We have a busy weekend ahead with our upcoming Harvest Festival! We are still looking to connect with volunteers for this event, particularly for Saturday November 16th. If you are interested in helping our amazing Arts Department with this fantastic initiative, please email us at frontdesk@woodlandculturalcentre.ca to connect with our volunteer team. We look forward to hearing from you!Woodland Cultural Centre’s Volunteer Program has been generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.#WoodlandCulturalCentre #Indigenous #IndigenousVoices #IndigenousArt #IndigenousLanguages #FirstNations #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousCulture #residentialschool #Brantford #Giving #SixNations #SixNationsEvents #volunteers #volunteeropportunity #harvestfestival ... See MoreSee Less

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