Upcoming Events

The Woodland Cultural Centre presents a screening of the Mohawk Institute Residential School on Wednesday January 15 at 6PM.

Your donation will help support our education department to create and deliver virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. We want to continue to deliver the highest quality programs centered on a Hodinohsho:ni worldview, celebrating, and sharing Indigenous cultures, languages, and art.

The virtual tour video was created with local production company Thru the Reddoor, and it follows the guide, Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. During the video Lorrie provides the history of the institution over its 140 year history. Viewers will get to see the different rooms in the school, from the girls’ and boys’ dormitories, the cafeteria, laundry room, and other rooms throughout the building, as well as hear interviews from five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute.

Cost: $10 donation to the education department

Join us for an engaging afternoon of sharing, learning, and support focused on creating and sustaining queer safe spaces within Indigenous communities.

Facilitated by the insightful Courtney Skye and Amy Smoke, we will explore important topics, including:
– How to establish and uphold queer safe spaces in Indigenous settings
– Understanding the role of an ally
– Addressing questions surrounding cultural authenticity

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Location: In-person and on Zoom

We invite you to be part of this vital conversation and contribute to the support of Indigi-Queer individuals in our communities.

Cost: Free, with a suggested $10 donation to the Woodland Cultural Centre

Join the Woodland Cultural Centre at Mohawk Park on February 15 at 1:00 PM for a fun-filled Winterfest Community Social! We are excited to partner with Brantford Native Housing, BRISC, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Services, Child and Family Services of Grand Erie, and Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg to bring you this wonderful event.

Come enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, hoop dancing, singing, drumming, and delicious food as we bring our community together.

✨ Mark your calendars for this Family Day weekend celebration! We can’t wait to share in the winter festivities together! ❄️

If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP through our Facebook event page.

Cost: Free

The Woodland Cultural Centre presents a screening of Silent No More: A Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School on Wednesday February 19 at 6:00pm.

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)

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

Your donation will help support our education department to create and deliver virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. We want to continue to deliver the highest quality programs centered on a Hodinohsho:ni worldview, celebrating, and sharing Indigenous cultures, languages, and art. Please join us in bearing witness to the experiences of residential school survivors through the new virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute.

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).

Cost: $10 donation to the education department

The Woodland Cultural Centre presents a screening of the Mohawk Institute Residential School on Wednesday March 19 at 6PM.

Your donation will help support our education department to create and deliver virtual programming at the Woodland Cultural Centre. We want to continue to deliver the highest quality programs centered on a Hodinohsho:ni worldview, celebrating, and sharing Indigenous cultures, languages, and art.

The virtual tour video was created with local production company Thru the Reddoor, and it follows the guide, Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. During the video Lorrie provides the history of the institution over its 140 year history. Viewers will get to see the different rooms in the school, from the girls’ and boys’ dormitories, the cafeteria, laundry room, and other rooms throughout the building, as well as hear interviews from five Survivors of the Mohawk Institute.

Cost: $10 donation to the education department