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Culture Days will return September 22 – October 15, 2023.
Indigenous Language with Matthew Stevens: Episode Four
Scugog, ON
Digital
Indigenous
Storytelling
Discover the incredible diversity of First Nations languages alive in Scugog. Matthew Stevens from the Mississauguas of Scugog Island First Nation, will teach the meaning behind common Indigenous words and paint a picture of how they have shaped language today. This video is part of a four part series. A new segment will be release Thursdays throughout Culture Days. Episode Four: Miigwech About Mississauguas of Scugog Island First Nation: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation moved into southern Ontario from their former homeland north of Lake Huron around the year 1700. The Mississaugas are a branch of the greater Ojibwa Nation, one of the largest native groups in Canada. The video will be released on Thursday, October 22nd. Produced in partnership by Ontario Culture Days, Scugog Council for the Arts and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, Culture Days 2020
This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
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Scugog Arts
Established in 2005, the Scugog Arts is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors and is dedicated to providing a strong voice for arts and culture in Scugog Township and to promoting and growing the arts in all areas of the community. SA members include individuals, businesses and organizations that participate in or support a vibrant local cultural scene, which includes theatre, music, dance, visual and graphic art, craft, literary arts, and arts education.
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Scugog Arts Hub
Scugog Arts Scugog, ONJoin us at the Scugog Arts Hub on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, Septemebr 27th. Discover an array of art demonstrations, a farmers' market, kids crafts, and more in the laneways surrounding the new Scugog Arts! COVID-19 Policies: P...
Location
175 Queen Street
Scugog, ON
Language
English
Accessibility
This event is wheelchair accessible, and has gender-neutral washrooms.