In this modern age where so many young people (and some not so young) spend their lives buried in electronics, a young Artist from Cape Dorset, Nunavut is shining a light on his Culture.
David Pudlat is 13, speaks his Indigenous language and is an avid carver, like his Father. He was recently interviewed for CBC Arts – click the image below to view the article & video.
Thanks to Lise Hosein at CBC Arts for introducing us to this talented young man!
The Rasp is a traditional percussion instrument in many Indigenous culture in the Americas and around the world. The Southern Ute Nation call it a “Bear Growler”, in Central America it is called a Güiro (often made from a hollow gourd), many people associate the sound with Bullfrogs…other nations have other names (please comment if…
This important, three part docuseries, is designed to help educate and enlighten. It explores the Indigenous Perspective of: The War of 1812 Residential Schools Ways To Heal Produced by the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre You can watch the entire series online at https://vimeo.com/fenfctv https://vimeo.com/315344325
We’ve been busy refreshing our stock & ‘upgrading’ some of our packaging for our medicines. If you’ve used our Dit Da Jow before, you know it’s one of the best, natural, easy to use, pain relief medicines you will find – “2 drops, the pain stops”! If you haven’t tried it, now is the perfect…
The colder weather is upon us and that means no more outdoor events. Of course, we still have many items available! If you are interested in anything specific, please contact us and let us know. We will do our best to provide you with the same quality goods we always do. Pick up is available…
I don’t need the day off to reflect on what my Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, Cousins lived through. I live with that every day. The day is for our Non-Indigenous to listen and learn, to actually believe the living Survivors. Llewellyn Jobs, Inuvialuit (Survivor of the “60s Scoop”) Sept. 30 is the first…
The Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre presents, “Remembering The Children” – a celebration of life, art and culture. All community welcome, bring your family & friends…or someone you’d like to be friends with. Join us in Ferndale Park (next to the Centre) Tues. 21 June, 10 am – 5 pm, with Vendors, Dancing, Drumming, Lacrosse…