This drum circle, led by Spirit Wand, brings together community members for a unique, serene, and community-based experience. In Indigenous culture, the drum voices a connection to all creation, and the circle represents balance and equality, wholeness and associations. When we drum together, we strengthen our relationship to all living things and each other. Event’s…

Miziwe Biik hosts a Food Handler Workshop that covers basic food safety knowledge, including health and safety measures. Workshop participants must identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and reside within the Greater Toronto Area. Event’s Website/Socials Website Where 167-169 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2E4 When December 14th, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm…

Miziwe Biik hosts a WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) workshop that provides instruction on hazardous materials in the workplace. Training topics cover WHMIS information, such as labels and material safety data sheets. WHMIS training is legally required for all employees who are exposed or likely to be exposed to a hazardous material or controlled…

Miziwe Biik provides a comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. CPR C is the level that the majority of Canadians complete. It covers all CPR and choking techniques for adults,…

The City of Hamilton hosts the third event of our “Indigenous Cycles” series, exploring the rich culinary heritage of our Haudenosaunee brothers and sisters. Chef Tawnya Brant of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory will prepare recipes that celebrate the Winter Solstice using traditional ingredients.  Join us for a candle-lit evening tour of the house decorated…

The National Arts Centre in Ottawa hosts an Indigenous Women’s Art Market to support local Indigenous women artists and artisans in the National Arts Centre’s Gail & David O’Brien Atrium. The Indigenous Women’s Art Market will feature the diverse and fantastic work of Métis, Inuit, and First Nations makers. Browse jewelry, beadwork, paintings, sculptures,…

Atlohsa Family Healing Services hosts a Community Sweat Lodge Gathering - A cultural gathering for healing, community engagement, and sharing knowledge and songs. This gathering serves as a time of purification, prayer, and communal strength. It also offers a unique cultural opportunity for knowledge and song sharing, which fosters community healing and engagement. Light refreshments…

Join ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub on December 14th, 2023, from 5 - 7 PM for an unforgettable evening celebrating the graduation of our incredible entrepreneurs from the ADAAWE Incubator. This event will spotlight vision founders and provide a perfect opportunity to connect, network, and draw inspiration from these accomplished graduates, entrepreneurs, and community members. Event’s Website/Socials Website…

Join them for an afternoon of festive cookie decorating, gingerbread house making, writing letters to Santa, and more Christmas crafts and games! Be merry and jolly with the McMaster Indigenous munchkin community! Lunch and snacks will be served. Presents from 'Nimkii-Santa' will be delivered for all the munchkins who come! Make sure to select age-appropriate…

The City’s Indigenous Affairs Office, focused on supporting City divisions in their work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and all urban Indigenous communities, hosts their learning circle where participants will learn about Access to land for ceremony and culture How to increase the visible presence of Indigenous history and our lives today…