Indigenous Events

Indigenous Matters course receives positive feedback

Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford Campus, in partnership with the City of Brantford, announced the success of its Introduction to Indigenous Matters course. Since its launch in January 2025, over...

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Woodland Cultural Centre Hosts ‘Brave Spaces’ event

Nearly 20 people attended, both virtually and in person, Woodland Cultural Centre’s “Brave Spaces:...

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Brantford Native Housing wins Award for Excellence

The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) presented Brantford Native Housing (BNH), also known as...

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Woodland Cultural Centre hosts annual Harvest Festival

Community members attended Woodland Cultural Centre’s Dwadę’nyota’ ne:’ Gayętwa:gwęh “We Celebrate the Harvested Food”...

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Taking a deeper look into Haudenosaunee governance

Woodland Cultural Centre opened the doors to its newest exhibit, “1924: Looking Back at...

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Hundreds of people walk in unity for Orange Shirt Day

Several hundred residents gathered together to participate in the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre’s (BRISC) Every Child Matters March on Monday, September 30, 2024. Held...

Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds of people attended the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Brantford’s Mohawk Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Led by...

Smoke Dance competition highlights Haudenosaunee traditions

Despite the early morning rain, hundreds of residents and out-of-town visitors attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Smoke Dance competition on Saturday, August 17, 2024. While...

Annual Smoke Dance competition to return to Woodland

The Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) will be hosting its annual Smoke Dance competition on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The free event will take place from...

Indigenous Art exhibition on display at Woodland

Over 100 residents and out-of-town visitors attended the opening of Indigenous Art 2024 exhibition, supported by the Brown Homestead, at the Woodland Cultural Centre...

Six Nations Bingo collecting donations for local schools

Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) and its division, Six Nations Bingo, announced the return of their Stuff the Bus campaign...

Champion of Champions Powwow draws in thousands

Thousands of people attended the 44th annual Grand River “Champion of Champions” Powwow at the Ohsweken Speedway on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The event has...

Woodland Cultural Centre celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Over 400 people attended the Woodland Cultural Centre’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Though the day is typically recognized on...

Hundreds beat the heat for National Indigenous Peoples Day

Several hundred community members came out for a day of fun in the sun for the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre’s (BRISC) National Indigenous...

Hundreds attend Woodland Cultural Centre for Family Day weekend

Over 200 people visited the Woodland Cultural Centre for its Family Day weekend event on Saturday, February 17, 2024. During the four-hour event, visitors had...

Supporting local Indigenous artists during Winter Market

Both locals and out-of-town visitors attended the second annual Winter Market by the Grand at the Gathering Place in Ohsweken from Saturday, December 16...

Brantford to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The City of Brantford will join communities across Canada to recognize and observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023....

Thousands attend Champion of Champions Powwow

Thousands of people attended the 43th annual Grand River “Champion of Champions” Powwow at the Ohsweken Speedway on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The event has...

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