Elders and Youth Gathering

Aanii / Koolamasihmwa, join us for two days of indoor and outdoor Anishinaabe and Lunaapeew language and cultural learning! This gathering welcomes all levels of language learners, with sessions clearly marked on the agenda to help you find what aligns with your language learning journey.

Our theme — ka aankeninaan'naang getzijik koobijiganinowaa / Kumiilaawuna-uch kiikeesak lpweewaakan Weeskihtiit (we will share the Elders' knowledge) — centers intergenerational transmission of knowledge/learning, with a special focus on connecting Elders and youth. Together, we will strengthen our languages and culture for the generations to come. We hope to see you there!

Presenting Partner

• Anishinaabemowin Anokiit
• Kinoomaadziwin Education Body
• Lunaapeew Alohkáakan

York University

• Office of Indigenous Initiatives
• Faculty of Education
• Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS)
• Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages (CIKL)

Regional Education Council 1

• Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
• Long Lake #58 First Nation
• Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg’ First Nation
• Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Regional Education Council 2

• Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
• Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
• Sheshegwaning First Nation
• Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
• Whitefish River First Nation
• Michipicoten First Nation

Regional Education Council 3

• Dokis First Nation
• Henvey Inlet First Nation
• Magnetawan First Nation
• Moose Deer Point First Nation
• Nipissing First Nation
• Wahnapitae First Nation
• Wasauksing First Nation

Regional Education Council 4

• Aamjiwnaang First Nation
• Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation
• Munsee-Delaware Nation
• Chippewas of Rama First Nation
• Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
• Beausoleil First Nation