Month: August 2022

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation celebrates Treaty Days with new powwow arbour

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation’s new arbour got rave reviews last weekend during the first powwow held in the ceremonial space. The arbour is called Maamawiitaawiinan, which means “gathering place” in Anishinaabemowin, and replaces a former venue that was used for gatherings in the community, about 65 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. “It’s an amazing facility,” said Brokenhead Chief Gordon Bluesky. Bluesky said the arbour is […]

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