The month of June is
National Indigenous History Month a time for all Canadians to celebrate and appreciate the unique histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.
Recognizing the indigenous culture in our area is important because it is the basis of many traditions, customs, language and our connections to the land and life-sustaining resources. There are many interesting facts, attractions and points of interest here in Windsor Essex that relate to our Indigenous History. We encourage you to explore and learn while visiting the attractions listed here.
Indigenous History Sites in Windsor Essex
Point Pelee National Park is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Miami peoples. Archeological evidence indicates that First Nations had summertime settlements around Point Pelee’s marsh as early as 600 CE. The marsh’s aquatic life and wild rice provided them with food, as did the deer in t
Author of the article: Doug Schmidt
Publishing date: May 05, 2021 • May 5, 2021 • 1 minute read • Tina Jacobs, left, executive director of the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre, and Sheilina John, a volunteer, hold red dresses for Red Dress Day honouring missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star
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Red dresses left to flap in the wind at locations across Windsor on Wednesday were a reminder that the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women remains a tragic and urgent issue in Canada.
“It’s still an everyday thing there is always someone missing in every province,” said Tina Jacobs, interim executive director of the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre in Windsor.
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It’s been over a year since the former Sam’s Hotel was demolished to make room for a new childcare centre, yet construction has now started, although it’s not known when the new facility will open.
The Ska:na Family Learning Centre, a non-profit charity organization servicing families and children, promises to provide an Indigenous culture-based curriculum and land-based learning approach for children aged up to 12 at the centre, which is located at 1531 Dufferin Ave.
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