Indigenous educator Patsy Day shares Haudenosaunee teachings through art and story – StratfordToday.ca
March 23, 2026
Day told participants that passing on stories is both responsibility and healing, describing art as a bridge that can help people better understand Indigenous culture — and recognize how much history was left out of classrooms
Kaswentha Two Row Now, a local group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community advocates, hosted a learning circle on Saturday at The Local Community Food Centre to discuss the 13 Grandmother Moons.
The session was facilitated by Patsy Day, an Indigenous educator and member of the Turtle Clan of the Oneida Nation who led a discussion focused on learning Indigenous art and stories. The 13 Grandmother Moons are part of Haudenosaunee Longhouse traditions, following a 28-day lunar cycle rather than a standard calendar, with each moon representing a different time of year and encouraging teachings connected to nature. Topics related to the 13 Grandmother Moons will be discussed monthly at The Local Community Food Centre.
