Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute

10/09/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🍁

Please be advised that Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for Thanksgiving.

We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, family, and blessings. May we continue to be thankful for the land, our traditions, and the many gifts we share.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Aanischaaukamikw! 🍁🧡

10/07/2026

🧵 Creating Together: One Stitch at a Time! 🧵

We’ve started our afternoon sewing sessions again at Aanischaaukamikw! ❤️

Join us every Tuesday from 1:00–4:30 PM, now changed from Thursdays, for an afternoon of traditional sewing, sharing stories, learning, and connecting through Cree culture.

Whether you’re learning for the first time or reconnecting with your roots, everyone is welcome. 🌿🪡

📅 Every Tuesday until December 15
🕐 1:00–4:30 PM

Come create with us, one stitch at a time! 🧡

10/01/2026

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡

Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute will be closed Friday, October 2, 2026, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We are also pleased to share that on September 30, we completed our new temporary exhibit, “Our Children.”

We warmly invite everyone to come and visit this special exhibit as we honour and commemorate the children. 🧡

Regular hours resume Monday, October 5, 2026.

08/31/2026

As we celebrate Labour Day, we recognize and honour the hard work and dedication of workers throughout Eeyou Istchee and beyond.

📍 Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Enjoy the holiday with family and friends, and thank you for all that you do. 🪶

08/31/2026

📢 Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute Hours of Operation

Please note that effective August 31, 2026, until June 4, 2027, Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute has returned to its regular working hours.

🕘 Office Hours
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

We look forward to welcoming visitors, researchers, students, and community members throughout the year.

📞 Phone: (418) 745-2444
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.creeculture.ca

Thank you for your continued support of Cree culture, language, history, and heritage.

08/21/2026

📢 EXTENDED POSTING

Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute is extending the application deadline for the Finance and Administration Officer position.

📅 New deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to Kathy Shecapio, Executive Director, at [email protected].

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

07/28/2026

💼 Join Our Team at Aanischaaukamikw!
We are seeking a dedicated Finance and Administration Officer to support our operations and help advance our mission of preserving Cree culture.
✅ Full-time, permanent position
✅ Competitive salary & benefits
✅ Meaningful work in your community
📅 Apply by August 11, 2026 at 5:00pm
📧 [email protected]

07/14/2026

🎨 Painting Workshop every Tuesday at Aanischaaukamikw! 🖌️

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend your Tuesday afternoon? Join our free Painting Workshop, open to all ages! Paint a canvas or a rock—no experience needed, and all supplies are provided.

🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕐 1:00–4:30 PM
📍 Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute

No registration required—just drop in and create! 🎨✨

🖼️ Check out the comments to see some of the beautiful paintings created by participants! We hope to see you next Tuesday! 💛

🎨 Join us every Tuesday for our Painting Workshop at Aanischaaukamikw!

Come enjoy an afternoon of creativity with our ACCI summer students — paint a rock or canvas, express yourself through art, and have fun in a welcoming space. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided! ✨🖌️

📍 At Aanischaaukamikw
🗓 Starting July 7
⏰ 1:00–4:30 PM
💲 Free of charge | Open to all ages | No registration required

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 418-745-2444

07/02/2026

✨ Join us this summer for our Embroidery & Beading Workshop, offered by our ACCI Summer Students at Aanischaaukamikw! 🪡🧵 A welcoming space to learn, create, and connect through beading and embroidery traditions.

📍 Starting July 8
🗓 Every Wednesday | 1:00–4:30 PM
💫 Free of charge – no registration required