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Tag: Indigenous

  • The lunar calendar on a turtle’s back

    Many First Nations teachings, including those of the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee people, use the back of a turtle’s shell as a lunar calendar.

  • The makings and teachings of the birchbark canoe

    Chuck Commanda grew up part of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, an Algonquin First Nation. As a young boy, he helped his grandparents make birchbark canoes. Now, years later, Chuck enjoys sharing his knowledge and showcasing his skills to the public. Chuck recently attended the “Politics of the Canoe” workshop in Winnipeg, where he says much…

  • Ojibwe Horses at Quetico

    Guess what endangered animal will be mingling with visitors at Quetico Provincial Park this summer. Need a hint? They wouldn’t say “neigh” to a selfie.

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