ANISHINAABE BINGO FOR ALL SEASONS
Learning the Anishinaabe Language through public Bingo Events
Events
Over the past 25 years, the Métis Women's Circle has provided community engagement events for indigenous women and their families.
Over the past 25 years, the Métis Women's Circle has provided community engagement events for indigenous women and their families.
CELEBRATING A NIGHT IN CAROLINIAN CANADA
Hosted by Our Medicine Walk | ononhkwa'shon:'a at Ryerson United Church in Ancaster 265 Wilson St. East on Friday May 27th at 7pm. A special event, taking pride in our unique natural heritage...
OUR MEDICINE WALK | ononhkwa'shon:'a: In spring and summer of 2021, the Métis Women's Circle worked in partnership with Ryerson United Church in Ancaster and students from Foundations Montessori School to create a site at Fieldcote Museum featuring indigenous healing plants...
Welcome to the Métis Women's Circle BLOG entitled TradeBeads. Articles and opinions are written by members of the Circle and are on a variety of topics...
To ApologizeApril 29, 2022
"From a very young age we hear the words to apologize. We are asked to apologize and demand apologies. We indirectly learn that these words hold power; power to undo, make better, right a wrong. We don't necessarily learn that to apologize is more than a simple action. For many this action never goes beyond merely saying some select words to make wrongs go away... MORE
Marriage Officiant
Dr. Carole Leclair
(PhD York University Faculty of Environmental Studies and Métis Women's Circle)
is certified by the Province of Ontario as an Indigenous Wedding Officiant. Weddings conducted in Métis traditional regalia or secular dress, LGBTQ+ positive.
For more information contact the Métis Women's Circle... MORE
Métis Market
From publications to clothing to artwork... the members of the Métis Woman's Circle have created a variety of items which are available for purchase through this website. For more information, click on the links below, visit our Métis Market or email to info@metiswomenscircle.ca
WALKING WORDS
T-Shirts...
As part of our Walking Words Language Project, the Métis Women's Circle designed and produced eight T-shirts.
AWN ROND
Métis Elders' Stories - 2021 Book...
"This little collection got its start when our elders began to imagine, to dream and believe that our informal human experiences would interest others. We put a small team together and set out to gather some life stores of Métis elders in Ontario. Our stories are precious to our communities; our elders know this, and they remind us that we are losing unique and irreplaceable knowledge as each elder goes on ahead to the spirit world."
From publications to clothing to artwork... the members of the Métis Woman's Circle have created a variety of items which are available for purchase through this website. For more information, click on the links below, visit our Métis Market or email to info@metiswomenscircle.ca
WALKING WORDS
T-Shirts...
As part of our Walking Words Language Project, the Métis Women's Circle designed and produced eight T-shirts.
AWN ROND
Métis Elders' Stories - 2021 Book...
"This little collection got its start when our elders began to imagine, to dream and believe that our informal human experiences would interest others. We put a small team together and set out to gather some life stores of Métis elders in Ontario. Our stories are precious to our communities; our elders know this, and they remind us that we are losing unique and irreplaceable knowledge as each elder goes on ahead to the spirit world."
Winged Ones
The Crane, or earlier name the Heron, is called baswenaazhi, echo-maker. Because of the Crane's loud call, they are said to be responsible for inter-nation communication.
Heron is the outside chief, because Heron stands above the water, looking out on the world. Loon, also a chief, is called the inside chief, because Loon looks below the water regarding the underwater world. Together both these chiefs settle disputes and give guidance to the community at home.
Once, an Elder travelling to ceremony told me of seeing two herons standing on tree branches beside a river. He understood that they were advising him that there would be disputes at the ceremony and that he would be called on to use the teachings of the sacred way in order to help resolve misunderstandings.
Dr. Carole Leclair
lumaRae Photography
lumaRae Photography
Winged Ones
The Crane, or earlier name the Heron, is called baswenaazhi, echo-maker. Because of the Crane's loud call, they are said to be responsible for inter-nation communication.
Heron is the outside chief, because Heron stands above the water, looking out on the world. Loon, also a chief, is called the inside chief, because Loon looks below the water regarding the underwater world. Together both these chiefs settle disputes and give guidance to the community at home.
Once, an Elder travelling to ceremony told me of seeing two herons standing on tree branches beside a river. He understood that they were advising him that there would be disputes at the ceremony and that he would be called on to use the teachings of the sacred way in order to help resolve misunderstandings.
Dr. Carole Leclair
Articles of Interest...
"We had a few one-on-one sessions in our lifetime as leaders," said Carl Rabbit. During one of these sessions, 'Chief Cattleman said: If we never quit, things will be good for us. Everything will go well. Let us never quit.'"... Cree Leaders Discuss the Powerful Role of Men in Oskâpêwis Cree Society | The Canadian Press
"We had a good life..." Bison in Canada Discover Ancient Petroglyphs, Fulfilling an Indigenous Prophecy | Smithsonian Magazine
"Reconnecting to the potato brings back our stories, our songs, our connection to the landscape..." The Ancient Potato of the Future
"We had a few one-on-one sessions in our lifetime as leaders," said Carl Rabbit. During one of these sessions, 'Chief Cattleman said: If we never quit, things will be good for us. Everything will go well. Let us never quit.'"... Cree Leaders Discuss the Powerful Role of Men in Oskâpêwis Cree Society | The Canadian Press
"We had a good life..." Bison in Canada Discover Ancient Petroglyphs, Fulfilling an Indigenous Prophecy | Smithsonian Magazine
"Reconnecting to the potato brings back our stories, our songs, our connection to the landscape..." The Ancient Potato of the Future
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Our website content was assembled over 25 years of community work. Any reporting older than ten years is archival and we understand
that terminology and content may not agree with word choices currently used.
Our website content was assembled over 25 years of community work. Any reporting older than ten years is archival and we understand
that terminology and content may not agree with word choices currently used.