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Exhibitions

1924: Looking Back at the Last 100 Years of Hodinohso:ni Governance, Self-Determination, and Sovereignty

October 20, 2024 – April 26, 2025

The Woodland Cultural Centre is proud to announce the opening of our exhibition, 1924: Looking Back at the Last 100 Years of Hodinohso:ni Governance, Self-Determination, and Sovereignty.

1924 marks 100 years since the first election of a Band Council in Six Nations, highlighting the existence of two governance systems that represent Six Nations of the Grand River.

Explore the factors that shaped this transition, from land loss and the impacts of the First World War to the freezing of the Six Nations trust fund by Ottawa. We’ll also highlight the groundbreaking work of Deskaheh Levi General, the first Indigenous person to speak at the League of Nations, whose efforts were instrumental in advancing Indigenous rights and ultimately contributed to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

This is an event you won’t want to miss! Book your tickets now and we look forward to seeing you there.

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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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Support Healing and Reconciliation this GivingTuesday! The Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School, which operated from 1828 to 1970, played a devastating role in the assimilation of First Nations children, severing cultural ties for generations. After closing, it reopened as the Woodland Cultural Centre in 1972, dedicated to preserving First Nations heritage and serving as a testament to resilience. Since 2016, we've transformed this historic site from a condemned building into a symbol of hope and healing. The former Mohawk Institute is poised to become a vital platform for truth-telling and education, honouring the strength of Indigenous children. However, as we prepare for our public reopening in 2025, we face unforeseen financial challenges.This GivingTuesday, we invite you to be part of our journey. Your donation will directly support our critical initiatives, ensuring that the stories of resilience are celebrated and preserved. Together, we can make a lasting impact!🧡🧡Double Your Impact! The Dufresne-Ray Family Fund will match the first $5,000 donated on GivingTuesday, amplifying your generosity!👉 Click woodlandculturalcentre.ca/giving-tuesday-2024/ to donate now and help shape a better future for the Woodland Cultural Centre! Thank you for your suppo#woodlandculturalcentree#indigenouse#IndigenousVoiceso#indigenousartu#IndigenousLanguagesu#firstnationst#indigenousknowledgel#indigenousculturel#brantfordt#givingi#sixnationst#sixnationseventsv#GivingTuesdaycampaignp#GivingTuesdayCAd#GivingTuesdayesday ... See MoreSee Less

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