Fort William Historical Park is offering a weekend opportunity to experience First Nations culture.
Anishinaabe Keeshigun is being held on Saturday and Sunday.
“Anishinaabe Keeshigun is an opportunity for all community members to come together and celebrate the rich and vibrant Anishinaabe culture,” said Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Greg Rickford. “This event not only showcases the traditions, language, and technology of Indigenous Peoples, but also provides a meaningful experience to share the stories that shaped Fort William First Nation as we know it today.”
The weekend event will have entertainment, hands-on activities, and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language and technology.
There will be traditional dancing, drumming and singing.
Sample traditional foods, including bakwezhigan (bannock or fry bread), popped manoomin (wild rice), smoked fish and strawberry drink.
Play traditional sports such as baggataway (lacrosse), double ball and atlatl (spear throwing).
Watch artisan demonstrations, including canoe building, quill work, snowshoe weaving and paddle carving.
Participate in the daily napawagan (bone and pin game) and bakwezhigan-making contests.
This year’s event will also include a pow-wow highlighting regional dancers and drum groups, as well as a community feast.
The community feast will be after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and is open to all visitors.
The event is running from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
