A collection of our stories from the BOQ
While we believe in celebrating Pride all year round, we want to shine a light on the work these committees do, all the celebrations they have planned for the month and what it means to them to see Pride celebrated in their communities. I recently caught up with three local committee members for their thoughts.
Every year on the May long weekend, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte mark the anniversary of the Landing on the shores of the Bay with a re-enactment of landfall, and a thanksgiving for the safe arrival of their ancestors. Read on to learn about the history and why this significant event is honoured year after year.
Get to know Shyra Barberstock, Co-founder, President & CEO of Kebaonish Inc., an Indigenous coffee and tea company headquartered in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Six Strings is a short film produced by Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO) and directed by Bawaadan Collective, shot over two weeks in the late summer of 2021 entirely in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory with actors from the community. The film is only available in the Mohawk language, purposefully with no English subtitles as TTO’s mission is to revitalize the language. Bringing the film to life meant lots of time spent consulting with various people, museums and people who hold knowledge about wampum and traditions.
The Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory flag is an emblem of peace and unity and draws attention to the importance of civic affairs.
Get to know Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory artist Kory Parkin who gained a following for his recreations of professional sports team logos.
Oh Snap! Can you believe that these incredible images were captured by students ages 7 to 14? It goes to show that the BoQ is full of budding talents—and a few of them sound beyond
Tyonhnékwën: Our Sustenance Written by Yakothehtón:ni—Jennifer E Brant (Yakothehtón:ni is Kanyen’kehá:ka and sits with the Bear Clan. She is an educator, singer-songwriter, artist and farmer from Kenhté:ke, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory) Áhsen Nikontatenò:sen, the Three Sisters,
Wampum are the small cylindrical beads originally made from the shell of the quahog, a round clam found in Atlantic coastal waters, that were traditionally used to create the intricate patterns of wampum belts. These belts are used as a guide to narrate the history of the Haudenosaunee, and empower the person holding it as a representative of their people.
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We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with.
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