Invitation to the Woodland Cultural Centre Museum and Former Mohawk Institute Tuesday September 8th
The tri-regions of Antler River Watershed (ARW), Horseshoe Falls (HF), and Western Ontario Waterways (WOW) invite participants to guided tours of the Woodlands Cultural Centre and the former Mohawk Institute Residential Institution in Brantford, Ontario.
The Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) was established in October 1972, under the direction of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians upon the closure of the Mohawk Institute Residential School (MI). The Centre is one of the largest facilities in Canada managed and administered by First Nations, and serves to preserve, promote and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohshoni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs. (Find out more here) Each of the three Regional Councils has 20 spots for United Church people to participate in this unique tour (including planning team members)
The visit to both sites will take about 4 - 5 hours, including lunch break. Travel time is in addition to
this. We gather at the site at 9:45 AM, and the first tour starts at 10 AM. COST: The cost per person not including travel is about $40, and confirmed/registered participants will be asked to pay what you can afford between $20 - S60. There is no cost for Indigenous participants. If cost is a barrier, or if you have any other questions please contact Brian Mcintosh: bwmcintosh4@gmail.com or phone 416-817-2606.
APPLY: The planning team initially received approx. 30 applications, and will continue to receive applications from United Church people interested in attending up to the final deadline of July 30th. Click here to apply now.
Selection Criteria (in order of priority): 1) Indigenous applicants; 2) Those for whom this will be a first time visiting a former Residential Institution; 3) willingness to participate in living into right relations work within
the tri-regions. Selected applicants will be contacted by August 5th with more information, and will be asked to confirm their
registration no later than August 10th.
This invitation is open to United Church members and adherents within ARW, HF and WOW Regional Councils.