Gathering: Festival of First Nation Stories At the meeting of Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, the Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory has been called ‘The Gathering Place’ where travelers could meet, rest, and share stories along their journeys. Gathering: Festival of First Nation Stories continues this story, bringing together Indigenous storytellers, musicians, and artists for […]
The gathering of Maple syrup is an ancient practice that helped sustain the Anishinaabe People for thousands of years. The maple tree (ininaatig) is referred to as the “leader” because it is the first tree to wake up in the spring, even when there is still lots of deep snow on the ground. The sugar […]
