#mushkegowuk

[niaaca]

Our small team has always prioritized people over projects, and while we struggled to update everyone during the pandemic, here's the quick update: In 2021 we held a small healing retreat of artists in Nipissing. We are excited to soon start posting some of the pictures from that weekend. Late in 2022 we received a grant from the Ontario Arts Council to develop our collective and consider incorporating. In the coming years we will be gathering our community collectives and members to discuss governance, invite board members, and hang out. Follow our organization on Facebook or Instagram!

[pinnguaq]

Thanks to the #mushkegowuk te(a)ch communities for having these mouse pads made for participants. It has been awesome bringing the program outside of Nunavut this year. #stem #coding #tech

[redroadwoman]

Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Stan Louttit, a James Bay leader who has been involved in First Nations politics for more than 30 years has passed away. Mason and I had the pleasure of getting to know him 2 summers ago during the 3 weeks we spent in Moose Factory, he was truly an inspiring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. One moment in particular I remember was when he was talking to us about how treaty 9 was made and about the Indian act and residential schools, how all these things were meant to get rid of the “Indians” then he slammed his fist on the table and shouted “WELL WE ARE STILL HERE!”

Remember, we are still here.