As part of the Woodland Cultuaral Centre, the Museum has been presenting contemporary First Nations artists practicing in all creative fields to local, national and global audiences for over forty years. The context in which works are presented at the Centre is unique, as we are a First Nations run arts organization with close ties to our Ongwehongwe communities. The Centre strives to be a presenter and advocate for all First Nations art. Our guiding directive is to be a support organization for the diverse creations by contemporary First Nations artists. A collection was established and has grown considerably since its installation. The Centre has been seen and is still considered as one of the foremost leaders and experts in First Nations art. The staff continually strive to seek out emerging First Nations artists, as well as continuing to support mid-career and established artists through the presentation and promotion of their work.

Located on the Huron-Wendat reservation, the Huron Traditional Site is a unique opportunity to discover the history, the culture and the lifestyle of Hurons of the past and of today.

The Museum mandate is to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.

The story of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons dates back almost four hundred years. Wendake (“the land apart”) was the ancestral homeland of the Huron Wendat nation, a branch of the Iroquoian family. The Wendat were a matrilineal society of skilled traders and farmers.

Just outside Saskatoon in Saskatchewan, Wanuskewin Heritage Park is home to more than 6,000 years of history and Canada’s longest-running archaeological dig. This interpretive site features stories of the Northern Plains peoples through the exploration of ancient tipi rings, stone cairns, plant seeds, egg shell fragments, and animal bones. Take a guided walk on the Path of the People for a glimpse of what life was like in this once-thriving society on the prairie long ago.

At the five-acre Membertou Heritage Park located right outside Sydney on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, get insights into this ancient culture by visiting the indoor exhibits. Visitors will hear how stories and history have been passed down orally over many generations, and visit the Petroglyphs gift shop for a chance to look at and buy locally made arts and crafts.

Designed to resemble the traditional ocean-side village that once stood in its place, today the 50,000-square-foot Haida Heritage Centre showcases a museum, a performance house, a carving shed, a canoe house, a bistro, and two multipurpose classrooms. Located on British Columbia’s northwest coast, explore the language, art, and stories, and learn about the Haida people’s relationship with the land and sea.