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Corn Husk Dolls: Story & Craft

Ottawa Public Library - Ruth E. Dickinson 100 Malvern Dr, Nepean

Participants of all ages will learn the story behind one of history’s oldest toys, the corn husk doll. They will learn the importance of community through these dolls. After talking about the traditional story students will be able to make their own corn husk doll.

Corn Husk Dolls: Story & Craft

Ottawa Public Library - Rockcliffe Park 380 Springfield Rd, Rockcliffe Park

Participants of all ages will learn the story behind one of history’s oldest toys, the corn husk doll. They will learn the importance of community through these dolls. After talking about the traditional story students will be able to make their own corn husk doll.

Author’s Reading With Darcy Whitecrow & Heather M. O’Connor – Runs With The Stars

Mādahòkì Farm 4420 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa

Darcy Whitecrow, a member of the Seine River First Nation band in Northwestern Ontario, embraces traditional Ojibwe and Dakota lifestyles, including trapping, fishing, and ricing, and practices traditional spirituality in the Midewiwin and Sundance traditions. Alongside his partner Kim, he founded Grey Raven Ranch, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the Ojibwe Horses breed and their...