Heritage and Traditions

Archaeology of Ontario, The

In the following brief summary of the archaeological record of Ontario, events will proceed from the earliest time periods to the latest.

Source: Ontario Archaeological Society

Emily Pauline Johnson (1861–1913) – Canadian Poetry Archive

This a selection of Emily Pauline Johnson's work, born on March 10, 1861 on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario.

Source: Government of Canada; Library and Archives Canada

Evolutionary Historical Tour, An – Chippewas of the Nawash

This site provides a brief historical overview of the Chippewas of the Nawash.

History of the Algonquins

This page provides a history of the Algonquin Nations of Ontario and links to other historic sources.

Source: Tanakiwin

Huronia Museum and Huron/Ouendat Village

This Website of the Huronia Museum and Huron/Ouendat Village presents what this community has to offer.

Legend of the Sleeping Giant

This site offers touristic information about the region of Thunder Bay, including the Ojibway legend of the Sleeping Giant.

Source: City of Thunder Bay

London Museum of Archaeology

Non-profit research centre and data base resource for studies in Ontario Archaeology, the museum houses over 2.5 million artifacts for analysis and maintains the public gallery.

Source: University of Western Ontario

Ojibway Northern Lights

Examines the broad history of the Ojibway people and the cultural aspects of native life, and focuses on the local history of the Lake of the Woods area.

Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin: Algonquin Way Cultural Centre

The Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin mission is to revitalize, reintegrate, enhance and protect the cultural traditions, customs, practices, heritage, language and arts of the Algonquin Nation.

Omushkegowak Oral History Project

This web site explores the oral traditions and oral history of the Swampy Cree through Louis Bird's stories.

Source: University of Winnipeg

Ontario's Aboriginal Veterans

Honours the Aboriginal veterans and the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis men and women who will serve Canada into the future.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

On the Path of the Elders

Stemming from a commitment to document Elder knowledge, this website offers a wealth of stories, essays and video interviews about the Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe peoples of Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario.

Sainte–Marie Among the Hurons

Internationally significant historic site and a must-see national treasure that will shed light on one of the earliest examples of the introduction of Christianity into Aboriginal culture.

Temagami Anishnabai Tipi Camp

Experience the beauty of mother earth while living in an Anishnabai tipi camp and gain insight into the teachings and spirituality of living with creation.

Trapping

Provides information that may be helpful to you about their trapping program, and also includes short historical information about trapping which you may find interesting.

Source: The Grand Council of Treaty #3

Vieux cimetière indien (Old Native Burial Site) (In French Only)

This page provides a quick presentation of the old native burial site of Mattice-Val Côté in Quebec.

Source: Mattice-Val Côté

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