Join us for our Huronia Joint Meeting, with Orillia Naturalists’ Club, Carden Field Naturalists, Nature Barrie and Midland-Penetang Field Naturalists Club.
James W. Simcoe is Ojibway Anishinaabe, of the Caribou clan, from Chippewas of Mnjikaning (Rama) First Nation. James has lived in Rama all his life where he made it his life’s work helping people while in the Fire Service and assisting community with spirituality and ceremony. James recently retired as a Chief Fire Officer with Rama Fire Rescue with 42 years of service. James has always continued with ceremony and leads the community as oshkabewis, continuing the work of the late John Snake. James Simcoe is a deeply engaged Anishinaabe who bridges tradition and modern community service. He champions cultural identity through the powwow, honors heritage through ceremony, teachings, the land and history.
His presentation will explore the Anishinaabeg’s deep relationship with native plants — from harvesting and processing through the growing season to trading medicinal plants across vast territories. This enduring knowledge, rooted in survival and cultural identity, continues to shape Anishinaabe life today.
In Person Meeting at Giiwendin Ki, 7098 Rama Road, Couchiching Bldg for 6:00 PM.
Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend, and asked to contribute $5 to help to cover program costs.
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