Circle of Turtle Lodge

06/17/2026

“When Murray Sinclair delivered the calls to action, he said we have to learn how to talk to and about each other with greater respect than has been the case in the past. This message delivered wasn’t just for the settlers, the newcomers, it also included us, said NaWalka Geeshy Meegwun, member of the 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council.

06/17/2026

“One of our Knowledge Keepers relayed that we must be the driver of the bus, especially in the current political landscape we find ourselves in with Ontario and Canada. When we assert ourselves, we drive discussions with the government while working together. When we work together and support each other, we have more strength, said Don Jones from the COO Knowledge Keepers Council.

06/16/2026

Today, for , we're shining the spotlight on Rotinonshön:ni pottery. As you'll see, they weren't just beautiful pieces of art but practical and utilitarian.

06/13/2026

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We’re partnering with the Aga Khan Museum and ANDPVA to bring you the Red R***e Concert—an incredible showcase featuring both traditional and contemporary Indigenous artists sharing their exceptional gifts and talents.

📅 Saturday, June 20 • 7:30 PM
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06/13/2026

Did you know that Algonquin College's Pembroke Campus doesn't take a summer break? We keep the learning and fun going all year round! This academic year, we were thrilled to welcome so many students to campus and help them achieve the future of their dreams - right here in the Ottawa Valley.

Fall 2025 term - 732 full-time learners registered
Winter 2026 term - 761 full-time learners registered
Spring 2026 term - 242 full-time learners registered

Our campus is small, but we've got a lot to offer you. Learn more about our programs and schedule a tour - https://www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/program-list/

06/13/2026

The SoftWind website is officially LIVE!

The Chiefs of Ontario Social Services Sector is inviting First Nations Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) and child and family program educators, supervisors, and managers to sign up for the newly launched SoftWind website.

The Softwind website serves as a platform for First Nation ELCC educators to network, learn, and access resources. The platform is now live and features community social network spaces, micromodules, and a dedicated resource library.

To register for the Softwind website, please use the following link: http://coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/33a080c9-0ff1-4718-b870-51f0dba313bc.

If you have any questions or require further details regarding the SoftWind platform or the registration process, please contact Anangons Johnson-Owl, Early Learning and Child Care Policy Analyst, at [email protected].

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Lu’ma Medical Centre has opened the first Indigenous traditional medicine pharmacy in BC! Lu'ma's medical director, Dr. Michael Dumont, said that the pharmacy offers members to choose between traditional and Western care, or a combination of both, based on what works best for their wholistic health. Read more here in this story from FNHA - https://ow.ly/Uf4m50Zb5UQ

06/13/2026

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06/11/2026

Join us tomorrow at Nenaawateg in Renfrew on Friday June 12th, 12:30–2:30 for Mother Earth Medicine Wheel Teaching & Ceremony.

Next Friday's workshop will be cancelled for the Algonquin Elders Conference at Algonquin College from June 19–21 for a full two days of Sacred Medicine Wheels Teachings & Ceremonies.

Please visit our website at The Circle of Turtle Lodge 🐢 to Register for the 1st Annual Elders Conference.

Kichi migwech 💫️🪶🙏✨️