Hiawatha's

23/11/2023

Miigwetch to Leisha and OAHAS Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy Team for having us come in yesterday for the first time. Our staff Megan & John successfully completed another catering job on thier own. Proud of them adjusting to the transion from cooking in the kitchen to assisting and taking on the role of catering. I really enjoy training and supporting our team with growth and development in new areas 👏 they have come a long way.

11/09/2023

Request your Catering Quote at email: [email protected]

04/11/2022

So excited for all the good things that are happening, It's been 2 weeks since we got the keys and we're grateful for all the help so far, starting with our kitchen renovations.

Hiawatha’s Restaurant Opening Dec. 2022

28/10/2022

We're excited to announce that, due to our remarkable growth over the last 15 years catering, we are expanding! We are opening a new restaurant located lakeshore of Wahnapitae First Nation (52 km NE of Sudbury, ON, just past Capreol). Formerly Rocky's Restaurant and Marina. I worked so hard to get where I am. My passion for cooking is like no force more powerful then a determined working mother willing to rise. Couldn't of done it without Wahnapitae First Nation Chief and Council and Dawn Madahbee from Waubetek Development for believing in me from the start. The hard work Emilio and the Waubetek team put into this project over the past few months along with Diane Violette from Violette Law Offices. I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for my parents, teaching me hard work ethics from a young age. The love and support from family and friends especially my mother AnnMarie and partner Tim for their patience with me through this journey is much appreciated ❤️ and will never be forgotten.
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26/09/2022

Such a great weekend for our catering team. Abit hectic at times but with laughter and good company in the kitchen it made it all worth it. Especially the 1750 full bellys and happy guests that got to enjoy our food over the weekend with the Eagle Staff Gathering held at Sheguanidah First Nation's Round House and so grateful to be apart of Kelly & Brenden's beautiful wedding serving a 4 course plated dinner with appetizers in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. Our team of 15 consisted of cooks, prep cook's and banquet servers that helped make these 2 events such a success 🙌. Couldnt of done it without their hard work and determination. Big Thanks to Anishinabek Nation, Sheguanidah First Nation, The Nootchtai-Huston Family, and all the staff and volunteers that took part in this beautiful weekend of gathering, healing and happiness 😊

19/09/2022

POSITIONS FILLED, Miigwetch everyone!

Banquet Servers needed for this Saturday in Atikameksheng at the community center. $25/hour
Message us if your interested. 😊 Thanks

05/09/2022

Robinson-Huron Treaty Gathering 2022 is happening later this week in Nipissing First Nation. We are looking for 1 hire to join our team. APPLY TODAY 👇
Miigwetch

29/07/2022

Wikwemikong Annual Culture Festival is back. Exciting weekend, everyone's welcome. Hiawatha's is providing a refreshing summer Wild Rice Salad with a Maple Lemon Vinaigrette, it's the perfect alternative for eating healthy this weekend. Grab a salad on your way to the PowWow at Ever Nice or stop in at Auntie Bev's Osawamick Food Booth. Available Saturday and Sunday.

24/06/2022

SKAAN FRIDAY, last day to get ur food truck munch on... We will be closing after today for 2 weeks. Need time for my family. Open 4-8pm today

20/06/2022

3 Great Business at one location at 1900 Wikwemikong Way in Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island.
HIAWATHA’S FOOD TRUCK, Open Wednesday-Friday this week 4-8pm
ZIPP THRU Gas Bar & Car Wash, Open Weekdays 7-10pm and Weekends 8-10pm
EVER NICE Open Tomorrow for Indigenous Day 1-8pm

18/06/2022

Father's Day Weekend Chicken Special
2 PCS of Fried Chicken, Fries, Biscuit & Strawberry 🍓 Rhubarb Crumble Pie $20
Open till 8pm

16/06/2022

TODAYS SPECIAL, Roasted Bison Steak Burrito
Open 4-8pm

12/06/2022

You asked for it and we listened, were open this Saturday for Father's Day Weekend. Here's our Week's Specials and Hours- Open Wednesday-Saturday 4-8PM
****Specials***
June 15th Wednesday Roast Beef Dinner
June 16th Thursday Bison Burrito
June 17th Skaan Friday
June 18th Saturday Fried Chicken Meal Deal

Located @ Zipp Thru in Wikwemikong on Beautiful Manitoulin Island

07/06/2022

This week hours and specials are Wednesday to Friday 4-8pm. Thursday Lasagna Special and Skaan Friday. Have a great week everyone!

03/06/2022

Hiawatha Osawamick is a Indigenous Women Entrepreneur from Wikwemikong/ Wahnapitae First Nation. Founder/Owner of Hiawatha’s Catering she has grown her business tremendously over the past 12 years. Catered over 1000 events and serves hundreds of customers weekly at her Food Truck in Wikwemikong on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Miigwetch to Ryan Ryma and the Science North Marketing Team for "Stories of the North Wikwemikong" She's so proud to be from a beautiful community and have so much support from family and friends ❤️ and she's looking forward to what's next on her plate....

https://youtu.be/g6HEpndmCt0

02/06/2022

Bison Burrito is back for a today's special along with tomorrow's Skaan Friday.

26/05/2022

Pickerel Dinner is back on the menu and a young entrepreneur has started her own dessert business here in our community, she will have her treats available at the food truck from time to time. She's starting with Chocolate Chip Smore Sandwich @ $4 each.
Auntie Bev is back making her infamous Skann for Skaan Friday's starting tomorrow.

24/05/2022

Next 2 weeks hours of operation...come June we will look into extending hours on some Saturdays. Fresh Pickerel 🐟 is back on the menu and Auntie Bev is back making skaan on Skaan Fridays.

20/05/2022

It's special day we have tacos, wild rice duo, corn soup and skaan along with our daily menu. We're open 4-8pm here in Wikwemikong.

11/05/2022

Finally Wiikwemkoong opening day is coming on Tues May 17th. Took a little longer then expected with the deep cleaning of the hoods and fans for our annual fire inspection. Next weeks hours before long weekend are Tues - Friday 4-8 pm. Our menu with daily specials and hours will change throughout the summer. But we will start next week with this menu and weekly hours. Waiting for our fresh pickerel supply to be coming in the next couple weeks. 😷 Masks recommended when placing your order and we are excited and look forward to serving yous again this summer ☀️
Food Truck is located at 1900 Wikwemikong Way in Wikwemikong on Beautiful Manitoulin Island.

28/03/2022

Looks simple enough, easter just around the corner 🐣🐰

Fun and Simple Easter Bunny Cake!!!

https://bit.ly/3N91y7K

23/02/2022

Want to learn how to make Wild Rice Casserole? Virtual Cooking Class happening tomorrow evening, ( Thursday Feb 24th @ 4pm )
Miigwetch to Cotnee Kaboni ( Narrator in Anishinaabemowin ) and Wikwemikong Heritage Organization. Message me if you like the ingredients list to follow along with class tomorrow.
Prizes to be won 😊

14/12/2021

I am please to announce a new venture I have taken on...

First off in March 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, I was forced along with others to close my Restaurant doors. I spend a lot of time & planning working towards serving my Indigenous Cuisine for the public in Sudbury Ontario, which unfortunately did not happen due to the Covid restrictions put in place by the Province.

During the pandemic I moved to my home community of Wiikwemkoong, and with the support of family had to be innovative so I opened my food truck, where I had the pleasure of serving my indigenous cuisine to the community and surrounding area. During the Covid pandemic I had to be creative and had the opportunity to provide a number of Virtual cooking classes, I was also asked to do some Virtual Cooking shows for Science North, Indigenous Sports Wellness Ontario and was to do a segment for Home Town Hockey which was to be broadcasted live but has been rescheduled, I also still took on catering jobs to keep busy.

Knowing my food truck is only seasonal, I had to really think outside the box and once again with the support of family, took on another venture where I purchased a new mobile insulated trailer.

I have and will now be starting & providing a food drive thru service for the Community and surrounding area. I am currently working on my menu and hours of service as my food trailer is now fully equipped to operate and serve food year round, I will still have my food truck open during the summer and fall months. I would like to thank my mother Ann Marie, my partner Tim & cousin Marc for all the support.

My drive thru food service is located at Zipp Thru gas bar in Wikwemikong and I am planning opening my doors come January 2022.

Like to say chi miigwetch and look forward to once again providing a food service for our community and surrounding area.

27/10/2021

This will be our last week open.
Wednesday October 27 to Friday October 29, only Open 4-7 pm. Check out our last week Menu👇. Our Special Friday Menu will be posted Friday morning. We located on beautiful Manitoulin Island in Wikwemikong.

22/10/2021

Friday October 22 4-8pm, check out today's special 👇Lucky random customers today will receive Hiawatha’s Apparel and Cookbooks
Our last day open will be next Friday the 29th

12/10/2021

Reopening Tomorrow at 4pm, Come try out some delicious grub before the food truck closes for the season. Open a few more weeks

07/10/2021

6 Foot Festival, cooking show going live in 10 mins

Hiawatha will be cooking at Debajehmujig Creation Centre at 11am. Come on by. This will also be live streamed

15/09/2021

Come try a Pow Wow Shortcake
Fried Skaan with Strawberry or Blueberry Sauce topped with Whipped Cream

Can't decide try a half and half PW Shortcake😋
Open Wed - Friday 4-8pm here in beautiful Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island.

08/09/2021

Less then 2 hours away, our food truck team is excited for our reopening. Along with our new menu we have gift certificates and apparel available too. Like last season, we plan on staying open till mid October. Sanitize, Masks are mandatory and practice social distancing 6 feet apart when ordering. MIIGWETCH 👍

04/09/2021

Aanii, after a month of being closed, we are pleased to announce that the food truck will be reopening Wednesday September 8th.
We have added couple items to our menu, chicken wings, chicken ceaser wraps, nacho tacos and hot beverages.

Our hours and days of operation- Wednesday to Friday 4-8pm.

We are excited for reopening and please to provide Food service for our community.