Ontario Heritage Week
Written by: Trails of 1812
Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions of an Aboriginal culture that’s older than recorded time. Join in the spectacle of dramatic drums and colourful swirling dress at a Pow Wow celebration. Taste native fare such as bannock, traditional fried bread, corn soup or blueberry tea. Pay tribute to Kitche Manitou, the Great Spirit of Manitoulin Island. Hear ancient songs or listen to tales from an Elder on a Spirit Walk or gathered round a First Nations campfire. Wonder at the mysteries of ancient petroglyphs, figures and symbols carved into marble rock face or time travel to a reconstructed Aboriginal village to be welcomed by First Nations members in traditional regalia.
Celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and traditions during Ontario’s Heritage Week held each year during the last week of February.
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