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A collection of our stories from the BOQ

Storytelling as Community Healing: Sewatokwà:tshera’ Theatre

A new Indigenous-led theatre is taking root in Kenhtè:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory), and its purpose reaches far beyond the stage. Founded by educator, actor, and community organizer Sha’tekayèn:ton Andrew Brant, Sewatokwà:tshera’ Theatre is the newest branch of the One Dish Project, an initiative focused on education, food sovereignty, and community connection. The name Sewatokwà:tshera’ translates to “One Spoon,” referencing the One Dish One Spoon wampum, a living agreement that speaks to shared responsibility, respect, and collective care. For Brant, theatre was the missing piece. “People were still craving something,” he says. “Not something they could touch or feel or hold on to, but something that they needed emotionally. It was about connection.”

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May 27, 2026
a group of Mohawk people dressed in regalia holding a canoe and walking on grass towards the water for the Mohawk Landing celebration.

The Landing of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

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.

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May 10, 2026
Two Indigenous people dancing while dressed in traditional regalia at a Pow Wow

Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow: Everything You Need to Know Before Attending

The 38th Annual Tyendinaga Traditional Pow Wow takes place August 9-10 in Tsi Tkerhetoton Park. Enjoy (and when an all-nations dance is called, participate in) traditional dancing, take in the beautiful regalia of participants and learn more about various Indigenous cultures. A big part of the culture is good food. You’ll be able to get corn soup (lyed or dried), Indian Tacos (toppings you’d expect on a taco, served on Fry Bread), strawberry drink, and Bison burgers. The event will feature over 90 Indigenous craft vendors selling handmade items like art and jewellery.

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August 1, 2025
Team photo of the staff at Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na

From Land to Language: Revitalizing Kanyen’kehá:ka Identity through Community Learning

A transformative project is taking shape in Kenhtè:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory): the Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre, set to open in fall 2025, aims to preserve and expand the understanding and use of Kanyen’kéha, the Mohawk language. Leading this initiative is Callie Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the language advocacy organization Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO), who describes how this innovative new space promises to “keep the words alive” for future generations.

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June 2, 2025
a person's lap wth strings of beaded wampum in their hands

Six Strings Film: A Story of Indigenous Restorative Justice

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.

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December 7, 2023
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Let’s see what we got!
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The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement

The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous Peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities. 

We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississaugas, 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. 

This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.

This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.

We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.

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