Aron Indigenous Circle Wild Rice Gathering
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Thursday, September 18
7:00 pm - doors open at 6:30 pm
Location
Aron Theatre Co-operative
54 Bridge St. E., Campbellford
Fees/Admission
Pay What You Can
Contact Information
705-653-3390
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Description
Jeff Beaver and Tim Smoke, from Alderville First Nation, will talk about the deep-rooted tradition of Manoomin (wild rice) harvesting. The Anishinaabeg believe that Manoomin and three other sacred foods, corn (Mndaamin), strawberries (Odeminan), and fish (Giigoonkewag), were gifts from the creator.
Under the Williams Treaties, Parks Canada has a legal duty to consult with the First Nations in relation to their rights associated with the harvesting of wild rice in the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Through canoe paddles dipping beneath tall rice stalks, people will learn about the rhythmic "knock and gather" method practiced for generations. Jeff and Tim will also share the spiritual teachings that connect community, culture, and the land.
The Aron Theatre Co-op has established an Indigenous Circle to shape new Indigenous and reconciliation-focused programming at the theatre, and to help grow the Indigenous arts and culture community in Williams Treaty territory.
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