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07/01/2025

Local Six Nations corn grower Shelley Squire explains how only two families are really growing the traditional corn for the community, providing it for food and longhouse ceremonies.

Catch Shelley in the premiere of One Dish One Spoon this Tuesday, January 7, on APTN, with streaming available on APTN lumi starting January 8.

06/01/2025

Chef Tawnya Brant is famous for her traditional Grand River style corn soup, and this teaser from Episode 1, ‘Lyed Corn’ is just a taste of what’s to come.

Watch cheftawnyabrant work her magic in the Yawékon kitchen during the series premiere of One Dish One Spoon, airing on APTN on January 7 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. Available to stream the next day on APTN lumi.

06/01/2025

🌟 3 DAYS TO GO! 🌟

Chef Tawnya Brant and her family share Indigenous food and environmental knowledge in this insightful docuseries One Dish One Spoon. The name was inspired by the Dish With One Spoon treaty to respect and share the land.

Join us for the series premiere, airing on APTN on January 7 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. Available to stream the next day on APTN lumi.

🎬 Episode 1: "Lyed Corn"
�📅 January 7, 2025
�🕖 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
�📺 Only on APTN & APTN Lumi

06/01/2025

06/01/2025

29/12/2024

Excited to be sharing this!

Our Stories. Our Voices. Award-winning television programming by, for and about Indigenous Peoples to share with all Canadians.

29/12/2024

Nó:yah Nó:yah!!! It’s that time of year here is my recipe for Indian donuts. I hope you make and enjoy with your family over long visits full of beautiful family stories ✨

https://www.cheftawnyabrant.com/post/new-year-indian-donut-recipe-has-400-year-tradition-in-haudenosaunee-communities?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ixlJ_te0tBvPl2IW-HjKJLCDtqi6OXo4ds5yeX02yjNiZEM4P0WpOcXo_aem_m26dxUx2bBpxw11LPu1Ktw

Indian donuts have an over 400 year tradition in Haudenosaunee households, tracing their recipe back to the Dutch "Oliebol", a common New Years treat in Dutch households in the Mohawk Valley in the 1600's.Nó:yah Nó:yah! It is that time of year again! When we celebrate the season, give thanks for a...

23/11/2024

Come check it out🪶

04/11/2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to Navy Hall on December 7th for an evening of
Indigenous culinary storytelling. From fireside drinks to a multi-course dinner,
each dish celebrates the flavors and traditions of our heritage. Join us for an
experience that honours the land, community, and connection.

🎟️ Ticket includes all food, drinks, and gratuity. Secure your seat now and share
in this special night with us!

https://www.canadaculinary.com/great-taste-fort-george/

The Great Taste of Canada Experience is brought you in partnership with Parks
Canada, with support from the Federal Economic Development Agency for
Southern Ontario .
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10/10/2024

Two years ago today💕 Restaurant Wars aired✨ This one is a pretty incredible photo for me. That knowing Indigenous food has a place at the table among Canada’s best in the industry! These judges blew me away with their food knowledge and their excitement in learning about indigenous flavours and cooking techniques. It’s not just their job it’s their passion🔥

07/10/2024

Thrilled to share that I’ve joined the incredible chefs competing on season 2 of 🥛on ! We’re turning up the heat in the kitchen as the chefs tackle delicious challenges, starting with the ultimate holiday apps and sides – trust me, you won’t want to miss this!🔥

Fresh Ontario dairy is the heart and soul of these incredible dishes – from rich, cheesy goodness to creamy textures that elevate every bite. You won't want to miss all the unique dishes these talented chefs whip up using all things . No substitutes here! 😋

Get ready for a dairy-fueled competition where the stakes are high (and for a good cause) and the flavours are richer than ever. Tune in and watch the magic unfold or the cheese melt! On ! 🧀🍽

25/06/2024

DID YOU KNOW? As a reward for their loyalty to the British Crown, the Six Nations were granted a large tract of land of along the Grand River. The area was originally named Brant's Ford, after Joseph Brant's crossing of the river. This name eventually evolved into Brantford.

23/06/2024

Festival Sunday At A Glance

🌞✨ Festival Weather Update: Don't Let the Rain Dampen Your Spirits! ✨🌞
Rain or shine, here we go!

🔸CELEBRATION STAGE - Presented by OLG
10:30 am – Sunsdrum Inuit Throat Singers
11:00 am – World Champion Hoop Dancer Scott Sinquah
11:30 am – Métis dancer Brad Lafortune
1:00 pm – Rabbit and BearPaws puppet theater
1:30 pm – Inuit Games with Aalla (Stranger)
2:00 pm – Métis dancer Brad Lafortune
2:30 pm – Six Nations Women Singers
3:00 pm – Sunsdrum Inuit Throat Singers
3:30 pm – World Champion Hoop Dancer Scott Sinquah
4:00 pm – Métis dancer Brad Lafortune
4:30 pm – Janet McCue – Women Singers and Conundrum

🔸MAMAWI LODGE
10:30 am – Blanket Exercise with Elaine Kicknosway
1:00 pm – Algonquin Language Bingo with Samantha Tenasco
2:00 pm – Culinary workshop with Tawnya Brant – Presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario (SOLD OUT)
3:30 pm – Algonquin Language Bingo with Samantha Tenasco
4:30 pm – Culinary workshop with Tawnya Brant – Presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario (SOLD OUT)

🔸WORKSHOP TENT
1:00 pm – Hair Pipe Beaded Bracelet with Ashley-Rose Machendagoos – Presented by National Gallery of Canada (SOLD OUT)
4:00 pm – Bougie Birch Dreamcatcher Workshop (SOLD OUT)

🔸RIDING ARENA (Pow Wow moved from Pow Wow Grounds)
Competition Pow Wow - Presented by CN and CDIC
12:00 pm – Grand Entry
Host Drum - Northern Cree
Category Sponsors: Hydro Ottawa | Donna C**a | Farm Mutual Re | NTT | Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada | CUPE

🔸STORYTELLING
(Located behind workshop tent)
10:00 am – Native Ponies with Rhonda Snow
11:00 am – Sacred Water Teachings by Dorothy Taylor
2:00 pm – Native Ponies with Rhonda Snow
3:00 pm – Strawberry Moon Teachings by Dorothy Taylor
4:00 pm – Rabbit and Bear Paws puppet theater

🔸FAMILY FUN ZONE – Presented by Gen 7 Fuel & GreenShield
(12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
11am/2pm / 4pm – Birds of Prey Demonstration with Canadian Raptor Conservatory
Ojibwe Spirit Horses – Meet some of Canada’s only Indigenous horses.
Jed the Mechanical Bull – Test your bull riding skills with this fun family attraction for all ages.
Farm Play – Hay Bales, climbing, corn play & small animals
Inukshuk Building – Alla (Stranger) will build and demonstrate traditional Inuit inukshuks on site.
Wigwam Building with Chuck Commanda
Métis Games – Hatchet throwing and archery
Inuit Games -Join Stranger to explore some of the more popular Inuit Games
Interactive Music Station with Janet McCue and the Conundrum
Rock climbing wall

🔸MARKETPLACE - Presented by EDC
Featuring over 75 artisans and indigenous owned businesses exhibiting indoors and outdoors onsite during festival hours and online 24-7.

✨ Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival at Mādahòkì Farm! 🌾
📅 Dates: June 21-23
📍 Location: Mādahòkì Farm, 4420 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON
❗ NOTE: NO ONSITE PARKING
ℹ Info: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca



Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Madahoki Farm Indigenous Experiences OLG Indigenous Tourism Ontario
National Gallery of Canada Canadian National Railway Company Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Hydro Ottawa Farm Mutual Re PIPSC-IPFPC CUPE SCFP **a Gen7Cash Rewards GreenShield Export Development Canada - Exportation et développement Canada cheftawnyabrantNorthern Cree
Canadian Raptor Conservancy JED The Mechanical BullOttawa Tourism Ottawa Festivals

22/06/2024

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