Wìgwàs Chìman:
Algonquin Canoe Legacy
We celebrate the history, culture, heritage, skill and resilience of the Algonquin People.
The Algonquin Birchbark Canoe.
The Algonquin canoe represents more than just a mode of transportation; it embodies a connection to nature, traditional craftsmanship, and the way of life that has been passed down through generations.
A Powerful Legacy.
Lightweight and skillfully constructed, our canoes have historically been used for travel, fishing, and trade.The birchbark canoe continues to be a powerful emblem of our enduring relationship with the waterways and landscapes of our ancestral lands.
Explore more of our culture with the Wàwàtesì Project.
Wàwàtesì (firefly) is a cultural preservation & community well-being transportation strategy for the downtown Bancroft portion of the Hastings Heritage Trail, designed to promote recreation, economic prosperity, cultural tourism and healthier, safer living for all people.
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The Arts, Heritage & Culture Portfolio is dedicated to the promotion & preservation of our unique Algonquin cultural identity.
Additional funding provided by the Community Services Recovery Fund through the Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington.
