Latest Past Events

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...

Other Events

  • SSIMAs Spirit Feast

    Bring the SSIMAs Spirit home to you and join the celebration

    Join the Party! Order Your SSIMA's Spirit Feast Enjoy a fully-prepared, home-delivered Dinner for Two by Chef Trudy Metcalfe Coe while tuning in to The SSIMAs Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards presented by TD Bank Group. (Streaming on Facebook and YouTube) MENU Arctic Char Spanakopita Venison Bourguignon Savory Pallauga Biscuit Wild Rice and Corn Salad...

    June 12, 2021
  • The SSIMAs

    broadcasting from unceded Algonquin Territory

    The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) proudly announced TD Bank as presenting sponsor of its inaugural SSIMAs (Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards) and released the list of finalists. The Awards span 18 categories, celebrating Indigenous solo artists, duos and groups from across Canada by showcasing the diverse and growing music and culture of Indigenous artistic...

    June 12, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm