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These stories about unique history, culture and traditions of Indigenous communities are made possible through the continued support of PDR Contracting as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Wisdom: Water walks and Indigenous traditions and culture

Wisdom: Water walks and Indigenous traditions and culture

As part of St. Edward Catholic School Grade 8 classes' National Indigenous People's Day celebration, the class took part in an important spiritual activity known as a "water walk."
Wisdom: Celebrating on cultural grounds a new experience for students

Wisdom: Celebrating on cultural grounds a new experience for students

Cultural land is an integral part of First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture. The students of St. Joseph Catholic school in Geraldton, were able to experience this on day that would become memorable.
Wisdom: Sara Kae’s RISE to spotlight

Wisdom: Sara Kae’s RISE to spotlight

Sara Kae lets her indigenous heritage and identity shine, in her latest single, “Rise.”
Wisdom: Virtual book launch emulates Indigenous research methodologies

Wisdom: Virtual book launch emulates Indigenous research methodologies

Dr. Kathy Absolon's book launch hosted by Ontario Native Woman's Association, was characterized with Indigenous traditions and spirituality.
WISDOM: Indigenous Medicine Pouch a spiritual part of tradition shared among all cultures

WISDOM: Indigenous Medicine Pouch a spiritual part of tradition shared among all cultures

Indigenous Peoples still celebrate the making of the medicine pouch as a special spiritual, traditional and cultural part of their lives. Today, with the help of teachers who are Indigenous Leads, who work within our schools, students from all backgrounds can come together and engage with their Indigenous classmates, who willingly share these traditions.
Wisdom: Not just reading, writing and recess, but reflection and reconciliation too

Wisdom: Not just reading, writing and recess, but reflection and reconciliation too

Superior -Greenstone District Schools offer students a variety of knowledge building fun for National Indigenous History Month.
Wisdom: Artists on the north shore: Bruno Henry, fringes and fashion

Wisdom: Artists on the north shore: Bruno Henry, fringes and fashion

Bruno Henry produces; clothing, jewelry, photographs, paintings, baskets, even music.
Wisdom: Cultural Significance of a Pow Wow

Wisdom: Cultural Significance of a Pow Wow

Pow wows are powerful Indigenous gatherings where a number of generations come together to honour traditions.
Wisdom: Ontario Indigenous Friendship Centres improving quality of life for Indigenous people

Wisdom: Ontario Indigenous Friendship Centres improving quality of life for Indigenous people

Indigenous Friendship Centres across the country are important places for Indigenous people living in urban areas. They provide important services, offer supportive programs and continue to promote and teach, Indigenous history, culture, traditions, and language.
Wisdom: The SOAR project

Wisdom: The SOAR project

The intent of the project is to increase awareness and commemorate the history and legacy of St. Joseph’s Residential School in Thunder Bay by making the truth about the residential schools widely accessible through a research report and a curriculum.
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