Upcoming Events

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.

This September the Woodland Cultural Centre is introducing Lunch and Learns with our Executive Director! Heather George will be leading Truth and Reconciliation presentations at 12pm. Spend your September with the Woodland Cultural Centre as we educate on our journey of truth so we can work towards reconciliation.

Our Truth and Reconciliation presentation covers topics from the Imperial context, Canada’s Indigenous Policy, the Indian Residential Settlement agreement, to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Your ticket 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.

Cost: $10

The Woodland Cultural Centre presents a screening of Silent No More: A Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School on Wednesday September 17 at 6:00pm with Executive Director, Heather George.

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

Join Us for the Official Unveiling of the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School.

Mark your calendars! On September 30, 2025, the Woodland Cultural Centre will officially unveil the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an Interpretive Historic Site on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Here’s an overview of the schedule: To manage capacity and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we will be using timed entry for this event. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis, as there is no pre-registration for the event. For your convenience, a limited number of bracelets can be picked up at our gift shop on September 25th and 26th (while supplies last).

Gates will open at 9:00 AM to begin bracelet distribution for time slot admissions!

– All Day: Gift shop and galleries open! Behind the Bricks book launch, last day of Indigenous Art 2025, and informational tables in the museum building. Food will be available for purchase all day.
– 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Opening, speeches, and Thanksgiving address.
– 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Orange Shirt Mural art activity tent.

Time Slot 1 – 10:45am – 1:15pm
– 10:45 – 1:15pm: Self Guided Tours through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
– 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Silent No More Film Screening with Survivor Q&A.
– 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Social Dance #1.

Time Slot 2 – 1:30pm – 4:15pm
– 1:30pm – 4:15pm: Self Guided Tours through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
– 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Silent No More Film Screening with Survivor Q&A.
– 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Social Dance #2.

Time Slot 3 – 4:30pm – 6:00pm
– 4:30pm – 6:00pm: Self Guided Tours through the former Mohawk Institute Residential School
– 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Silent No More Film Screening with Survivor Q&A.

Please note, that there will be building closures for inspection, and staff turnovers at 1:30PM-1:45PM and 4:30PM-4:45PM

We’re excited to share that the building will reopen on September 30th and stay open to the public! We invite you to plan your visit after the opening for a more detailed and unhurried exploration of our exhibits.

Please note that the Woodland Cultural Centre will be closed on October 1st and 2nd to allow our staff a well-deserved break. We will resume our regular hours on Friday, October 3rd.