Building Better Relations Webinars & Mural
From Jan to June 2021, A7G, Kateri Native Ministry and Bronson Rise collaborated on a series of virtual webinars on cross cultural, Intergenerational knowledge sharing with other racialized communities residing on Algonquin territory (or so called Ottawa). We connected with Chinese, Afro Caribbean, Latin American, LGBTQ & Indigenous Elders and knowledge keepers and had youth hosts facilitating the dialogue. From the dialogue, we created a mural incorporating all of the ideas and themes that were shared. Miigwetch to Jordyn & Mique for creating the mural. Miigwetch to Gabby, Harmony, Donna & Bronson Rise Team for all of their hard work making this possible. You can view the mural at the Bronson Centre (211 Bronson Ave).
You can watch the webinar series on our YouTube Page:
4th Annual A7G Virtual Round Dance
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We hosted our 4th Annual Round Dance on a virtual platform. We had teachings from knowledge keepers, special performances, virtual marketplace, contests and legendary singers from across Turtle Island. Miigwetch to our supports at OIYPP, 4RS and the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.
You can now view our Round Dance on our YouTube page. See link below. |
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Living Mino Bimaadiziwin:
Seasonal land based learning and sharing
We were excited to be one of the grantees for the Youth Opportunities Fund through the Ontario Trillium Foundation. We partnered with our friends at Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa for guidance and collaboration. We focused on seasonal land based knowledge sharing and learning throughout this territory. We have had ongoing activities from May 2018- April 2021.
Activities include monthly sweats, seasonal feasts, planting and caring for medicine gardens, maple tree tapping, hide scraping, mukluk making, land camp, etc.
Activities include monthly sweats, seasonal feasts, planting and caring for medicine gardens, maple tree tapping, hide scraping, mukluk making, land camp, etc.
#LandBack Wealth Redistribution Concert
3rd Annual A7G Round Dance
Miigwetch to everyone who made this possible. Miigwetch to our planning committee, our special guests Fawn Wood and Harvey Dreaver, MC’s, elders, singers, firekeepers, vendors, chefs, helpers, supporters and community members. Miigwetch to the youth who came out and helped out throughout the night. All the things we do is for the future generations so they know the beauty of our cultures and ways of life. Miigwetch to everyone who made tonight one to remember.
We would like to thank our supporters
Miigwetch to everyone who made this possible. Miigwetch to our planning committee, our special guests Fawn Wood and Harvey Dreaver, MC’s, elders, singers, firekeepers, vendors, chefs, helpers, supporters and community members. Miigwetch to the youth who came out and helped out throughout the night. All the things we do is for the future generations so they know the beauty of our cultures and ways of life. Miigwetch to everyone who made tonight one to remember.
We would like to thank our supporters
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3rd Annual Elders and Youth Gathering
We wanted to say Gchi Miigwetch to everyone who attended and supported our 3rd Annual Elders and Youth Gathering. We had many elders, knowledge keepers, youth and community members attend. Miigwetch to our planning committee which was made up of primarily young people. Miigwetch to the National Arts Centre and Indigenous Theatre. Miigwetch to Taking it Global. Miigwetch to the Indigenous Education team at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. Miigwetch to the Canadian Women's Foundation and Laidlaw for your contributions. Without all of their support none of this would be possible. |
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A7G Land Camp
We were excited to be host our first Land Camp on unceded Algonquin Territory. This was a part of our "Living Mino Bimaadiziwin" initiative. This year's theme is Back to Basics where youth learned basic skills to camping on the land and preparing fasting camps and other ceremonies. 
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A7G x Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE):
Youth Exchange between Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa, Ontario) & Fishing Lake Metis Settlement (Alberta)
Exchange Dates:
March 10-16 2019 - Youth from Fishing Lake Metis Settlement visited Algonquin territory (Ottawa) for the week.
May 22-28 2019- Youth from Algonquin territory (Ottawa) visited Fishing Lake Metis Settlement in Alberta.
Youth Exchange between Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa, Ontario) & Fishing Lake Metis Settlement (Alberta)
Exchange Dates:
March 10-16 2019 - Youth from Fishing Lake Metis Settlement visited Algonquin territory (Ottawa) for the week.
May 22-28 2019- Youth from Algonquin territory (Ottawa) visited Fishing Lake Metis Settlement in Alberta.
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2nd Annual A7G Round Dance Saturday, February 9th 2019 Location: Richelieu - Vanier Community Centre (300 Des Peres Blancs Ave). Ottawa, Ontario Pipe Ceremony, Feast, Specials & Giveway MC - Greg "Mista Wasis" Dreaver Stickman - Greg Meekis Miigwetch to our supports/sponsors - Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project, Museoparc, 4Rs Youth Movement, Carleton University Student Association and Carleton University - Centre for Indigenous Initiatives. Miigwetch to our pipe carrier, firekeepers, drummers, stickman, MC, volunteers, elders, youth leaders and community for making our second annual round dance a great success. |
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Frybread Showdown - A7G Showcase & Youth Exchange Fundraiser
Saturday, December 15th Location: Richelieu - Vanier Community Centre (300 Des Peres Blancs Ave). Ottawa, Ontario This Year's Winner was ROBERTA ANDERSON! We fundraised over $300.00 for our upcoming youth exchange with Ottawa and Fishing Lake Metis Settlement. We will be partnering with Canadian Roots Exchange and YMCA in Spring 2019. |
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Ottawa Premiere of Silla & Mamandagokwe
Sunday, November 25th Location: Mayfair Theatre Films: Silla: Directed by Howard Adler Mamandagokwe: Directed by Gabrielle Fayant Over 100 community members joined us for the screenings. We fundraised over $1000.00 for our weekly youth gatherings. |
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We Day Ottawa
November 14th, 2018 Canadian Tire Centre Dani, Maddy & Jordyn all shared their stories to over 20,000 in attendance and shared how A7G has had a positive impact on their lives. We are grateful to know these amazing leaders. 
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A7G x Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School Graduation & Showcase
Saturday, November 3rd Over the 5 weeks, our participants worked on their very own pair of Mukluks through the Manitobah Mukluks Storyboot School. For more info on Manitobah's Storyboot School: https://www.manitobah.ca/collections/storyboots |
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Capital Pride March
August 26, 2018 We marched alongside Kind Space at this years Pride March. To learn more about Kind Space, visit: kindspace.ca |
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2nd Annual Elders and Youth Gathering
July 13th and 14th, 2018
Our 2nd Annual Elders and Youth Gathering was a great success. We were fortune to have many elders and knowledge keepers share their teachings, knowledge and ways of life with our participants. We also had several youth share culture and knowledge with each other.
Miigwetch to our friend Barry Takawgak for capturing us during the gathering. Miigwetch to our friends at Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa for allowing us to having our gathering at Camp Naategamaa. Miigwetch to Ontario Trillium Foundation and TakingItGlobal for their financial contributions. Miigwetch to our friends at Northern Youth Abroad for joining us and sharing their stories . Miigwetch to everyone who participated and made our gathering what it was. We are looking forward to next year.
Community Film Screening - April 18th, 2018
We filled the Mayfair Theatre with community members to screen the film, Indian Horse. We wanted to create a safe space with mental health supports, elders and medicines available due to the films content. We have close to 200 people show up.
This day conference was focused on creating dialogue for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to share and learn how to spread lateral kindness and create loving and safer spaces within their personal lives and communities. Our hope was to create a safer space where youth could reflect, network, share best practices, create new positive relationships and continue healing themselves and their communities. The conference was co-hosted by youth from the 4Rs Youth Movement and Assembly of Seven Generations with funding provided by the Government of Canada's Canada150 Fund, and Unifor's Social Justice Fund. It was one of eleven collaborative initiatives happening across Turtle Island, brought to life by the 4RsYouth Movement (Respect, Reciprocity, Reconciliation and Relevance) National Learning Community and the 4Rs' Possible Canadas project. Each gathering aimed to host conversations that matter, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth, as we move toward truth, reconcile our histories, and imagine possible futures based in equity and social justice for Indigenous peoples. |
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Learning to be Oshkabewis Gathering
Nov 17-19, 2017
We invited Indigenous youth to this gathering, from all nations and backgrounds. This gathering was also open to non-Indigenous youth who want to learn and become better allies through observation, conversation and active participation. This was collaborative gathering with the 4rs Youth Movement.
Elders and Youth Gathering
June 22nd & 23rd, 2017
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The Elders & Youth Gathering 2017 was so inspiring. We reached over capacity with 125 registrations. Youth travelled from Thunder Bay, Fort Erie, Hamilton, London, and Toronto. Unfortunately, we were not able to provide funding for all travel requests which tell us that many youth are looking for similar types of events.
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ReachUp! North
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and the Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) have partnered to create ReachUp! North, a localized program that transforms Indigenous young people into leaders of change in their communities though the power of technology and entrepreneurship.
ReachUp! North supports Indigenous youth as they take charge of their lives and balance the opportunities of the modern economy with traditional beliefs and culture.
ReachUp! North supports Indigenous youth as they take charge of their lives and balance the opportunities of the modern economy with traditional beliefs and culture.
Kitchi Blanket Exercise & Facilitator Gathering
The Kitchi Blanket Exercise on June 2nd, 2017 was a great success, we had a huge crowd, almost 1,000 participants. Chi Miigwech to everyone who came out.
Mass Blanket Exercises
During the Fall of 2014, ReachUp!North Interns were working on a Social Impact Project. After doing orientation that included the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, one of our Interns, Frazer Whiteduck, had the idea to have a mass Blanket Exercise on Parliament HIll for the public and politicians to see. We reached out to KAIROS to collaborate in this Social Impact Project and during the release of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) final report, in June 2015, the first Mass Blanket Exercise was held on Parliament Hill. Over 300 folks came out to experience the Mass Blanket Exercise.
In 2016, Blanket Exercise facilitators hosted Mass Blanket Exercises across the country from Charlottetown, PEI to Whitehorse, Yukon, on legislative buildings, with community input and many lead by Indigenous youth from A7G networks.
In 2016, Blanket Exercise facilitators hosted Mass Blanket Exercises across the country from Charlottetown, PEI to Whitehorse, Yukon, on legislative buildings, with community input and many lead by Indigenous youth from A7G networks.
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