Bboon Aansookaan Winter Storytelling Series

Press Release

December 18, 2025

Hosted by Kenjgewin Teg’s Anishinaabe-aadiziwin Department

Kenjgewin Teg is pleased to present the Bboon Aansookaan Winter Storytelling Series, featuring Elders, authors, and community knowledge keepers. Everyone is welcome to attend.

If you are able to join in person, we encourage attending sessions held on-site. Virtual access is available via the links provided for each session below.

Location for in-person sessions:
374A Highway 551, M’Chigeeng, ON

Session Schedule

January 6 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Elder in Residence Marilyn Debassige, “Ogimaa Giizhgat, Changing of the flags”
In-person: Kenjgewin Teg Main Campus, Room 103A & B
Join virtually: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c2c05a80-14b1-498f-a46d-9ad0014f44f3@e18de4be-8561-44e4-b4f3-c701efb0e8c6

January 13 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Naomi Recollet, “Making Space: Acts of Returning & Remembering”
In-person: Kenjgewin Teg Main Campus, KT 105A Makwa Room
Join virtually: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20e7586c-560d-4450-b5bd-30f7dee804c6@e18de4be-8561-44e4-b4f3-c701efb0e8c6

January 21 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Dr. Amy Shawanda, “When Our Ancestors Visit: Sleep as Sacred Practice”
Online webinar only
Join here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a68ed86a-e02e-4cc9-81b6-1225608da556@e18de4be-8561-44e4-b4f3-c701efb0e8c6

February 3 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Esther Osche, “The Importance of Unity & Collaboration: The Oral Tradition in Our History”
In-person: Kenjgewin Teg Main Campus, Room 103A & B
Join virtually: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/482314d6-01ed-4ab8-902a-d1b1af14bc29@e18de4be-8561-44e4-b4f3-c701efb0e8c6

February 9 | 10 AM – 11 AM
Author Marie Lorraine Bebamikawe, Anishinaabe Kwe Dibaajimat
In-person: Kenjgewin Teg Main Campus, Room 103A & B
Join virtually: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb8e1c4a-7fb6-485c-87ac-c91256fc366f@e18de4be-8561-44e4-b4f3-c701efb0e8c6

February 11 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Dr. John Hupfield, “Powwow as Pedagogy: Anishinaabeg Approaches to Teaching and Learning”
Online webinar only
Join here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52e3a218-862b-4d7a-bb6d-5bb06fa9a1da@e18de4be-8561-44e4-b4f3-c701efb0e8c6

This series is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Anishinaabe knowledge keepers and enjoy storytelling from community Elders and authors. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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