Wellington North, Minto and Hanover to host cultural symposium in Arthur this month
The third annual Saugeen Region Cultural Symposium will take place on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing together municipalities, businesses, cultural organizations, and community partners from across Hanover, Minto, Wellington North, and surrounding areas. The event focuses on building cultural awareness and strengthening regional collaboration. Highlights include a keynote cultural awareness session […]
Cultural Symposium Set to be Held in Arthur on April 24th
The Saugeen Region Cultural Symposium returns to Arthur on April 24, 2026. Hosted by the Cultural Roundtables of Wellington North, Minto and Hanover, this third annual symposium builds cultural awareness across the Saugeen Region with a full-day program featuring the Moccasin Identifier cultural awareness training, roundtable updates, an “Engaging New Audiences” session by Debby Keown […]
Toronto Pearson awards $780,000 to 10 Indigenous-led organizations in largest Nest Fund
Toronto Pearson is investing $780,000 — the largest Nest Fund in the program’s history — to support 10 Indigenous-led organizations through the Propeller Project, the airport’s community investment program. The funding is targeted at organizational capacity building, including strategic planning, evaluation, staffing and volunteer training, communications and marketing, and fundraising support to help Indigenous organizations […]
UFCW Canada and Moccasin Identifier unveil mural in recognition of Treaties Recognition Week
UFCW Canada and the Moccasin Identifier joined union leadership and members of UFCW’s Indigenous Committee to unveil Return of the Sacred, a permanent mural by Anishnawbe artist Philip Cote. Commissioned by UFCW Canada in partnership with Moccasin Identifier, the work reflects the union’s commitment to reconciliation, Indigenous advocacy and Treaty recognition. The mural was unveiled […]
Halton Hills hosting several events to recognize Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Join Halton Hills for three meaningful events exploring Indigenous history, culture and reconciliation. On Friday at 7:30 p.m., the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown presents a free screening of WaaPaKe (Tomorrow), a National Film Board documentary by Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin that examines the legacy of residential schools. On Sunday, the Halton Hills Public Library […]
Reflection and Learning of First Nations and Indigenous Culture
Sweetgrass Park’s revitalization reflects the City of Burlington’s commitment to honouring Indigenous culture and building inclusive public spaces. Located at 555 Woodview Rd., the park now includes a ceremonial circle designed for full-moon and other traditional ceremonies, plus a contemplative area beside Tuck Creek. Both spaces feature natural stone seating known as “wisdom” stones and […]
Waterdown BIA unveils iron artwork as part of Village Heritage Walk
Waterdown’s main street has a new layer of public history. The Waterdown Village Heritage Walk — a string of planters displaying historical photographs — now includes six iron sculptures that give pedestrians a tactile, permanent connection to the village’s story. Local historians Lyn Lunsted and Nathan Tidridge researched the narratives behind each image while artist […]