October 4 & 5, 2023 – 9:30 am to 2:15 pm

Please note that this is an invite-only event organized for select grade 5 and 10 history and civics classes. Teachers, please ensure you are the only person registering for your class. The deadline to register is September 20, 2023 at 4:30 pm.

Event details

Date: October 4-5, 2023 from 9:30 am to 2:15 pm. 

Opening ceremony: 9:15 am on October 4. If you plan on attending the ceremony, please arrive on time.

Location: SGEI at Niizhwaaching Aanikoobijigeng Gikinoo’amaadiiwigamig (Fort Frances) campus grounds, 1452 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, ON

Lunch: Soup and bannock will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own lunches.

Weather: Fall Harvest is an all-weather event. We encourage all participants to dress warm. Warming stations will be on site.

Event contact: Robert Horton, roberth@7generations.org

Stations

Treaty knowledge

Grandfather drum

Fish preparation

Deer preparation

Bannock making

Anishinaabemowin Teepee

Wild rice parching

Honouring our children

Wild rice dancing

Métis games

Wild rice winnowing

Bannock on a stick

Wild rice finishing

Bees and honey

Geese and bear grease

Online resources

Can’t make it to Fall Harvest? Check out our Fall Harvest video series! Each video explores an Anishinaabe practice. Students can follow along and complete the workbook to solidify their knowledge.