October 5 & 6, 2021 – 9:45 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. Registration is open from September 14th – 21st.
Event details
Date: October 5-6, 2021, 9:45 am to 2:15 pm.
Opening ceremony: 9:15 am on October 5. 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
Geese and bear grease
Traditional medicines
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*
*Wild rice stations: due to recent weather and water levels, SGEI may not be able to host wild rice stations this year. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Resources for teachers
Online resources
Can’t make it to our 2021 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.
