This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Wampum Belts Discovery
In-person
History & heritage Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation StorytellingDate and time
Location
Lions Valley Park
Lions Valley Park Road
Oakville, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Discover the importance of wampum belts in recording the history of the First Nations people of Turtle Island. Darin Wybenga, Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) will explain how wampum belts originated and how they recorded the relationships and agreements between the MCFN and the settlers to this land.
Organizer
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation look to our Anishinaabe roots to guide our vision for the future as a strong, caring, connected community who respects the earth’s gifts and protects the environment for future generations. Our identity includes our history, language, culture, beliefs and traditions which we strive to incorporate into the programs and services offered to our community.
This event is part of a hub:
The Crossing: Community Heritage Day
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