Weweni Bimosen Ani-Niibiing- Walking Challenge
2024-07-15
Boozhoo! Join the ‘Weweni Bimosen Ani-Niibiing- Walking Challenge’
We invite all KCA-affiliated families to participate – June 17 to July 15!
Use the hashtag #kcawalkingchallenge2024
(Please make your post public so we can see )
Weekly prizes, with one grand prize at the end!
(Don’t click links in the comments, we will contact winners directly)
Miigwetch and good luck!

lowac ArtsFest 2024
2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Winnipeg)
Generations of artists, art lovers and performers will come together on the grounds of The Muse – Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre in downtown Kenora for ArtsFest 2024 – Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21!
Ogimaawabiitong (KCA) is a proud partner of this year’s event!
The two-day festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a wide array of artists from every discipline, live performances, and our lively Kid Zone, which provides non-stop accessible arts exploration, facepainting and fun!
Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted to help LOWAC continue to bring this kind of quality programming to the community.

Healing Your Spirit Powwow – Powwow Island
2024-07-26, 2024-07-27, 2024-07-28
Save the Date for Ogimaawabiitong’s 5th Annual Healing Your Spirit Powwow!
Wauzhushk Onigum – Powwow Island – July 26, 27, 28
Whitefish Jr’s, Young Spirit, Whitefish Bay + hosted by Shawanoong Banaise’Seek and Ogichidaa drums

Shining a Light on Diabetes Awareness among Indigenous Youth - Art Contest
2024-08-06
Ogimaawabiitong continues to partner with Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle and WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAWE’IYEWIGAMIG for the Waasnooden/Wawatay – Shining a Light on Diabetes Awareness among Indigenous Youth – Diabetes Initiative.
Our current project is to engage our youth in an Art Contest “as art has the power to change the way we see the world.”
Find out how to enter below!

Kenora Makwa Patrol - 4th Anniversary Celebration
2024-09-13 11:00 - 13:00
Join us on September 13th to celebrate 4 incredible years of the Kenora Makwa Patrol!

Come and be part of this special anniversary as we honor the dedicated patrollers who have tirelessly supported our community.

Let’s show our appreciation and celebrate their amazing work together!

Date: September 13th
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Kenora Makwa Patrol Satellite Office (Self-Cleaning Washroom)

Everyone is welcome!

4th Annual KCA Fall Harvest - Day 1
2024-10-08 09:30 - 15:00
Please join us to give thanks to the summer season and welcome in the fall with KCA’s 4th annual Fall Harvest!
The three-day celebration will take place at the KCA Youth and Family Wellness Camp from October 8th to 10th, where hundreds of students and community members will be able to gather, participate in cultural activities, and learn more about the practices of our Anishinaaabemowin ancestors.
Open to All Ages!

4th Annual KCA Fall Harvest - Day 2
2024-10-09 09:30 - 15:00

4th Annual KCA Fall Harvest - Day 3
2024-10-10 09:30 - 15:00

KCA Fall Feast - Shoal Lake #40
2024-10-17 10:00 - 15:00
🍂 Join us for our annual Fall Feast! Celebrate the past year’s success with delicious food, great company, and our culture.
October 17th, 10 AM to 3 PM at Shoal Lake #40 First Nation’s Gym 📅
Everyone is welcome—come for the feast, stay for the community! 🍁🌟

KCA Youth Healing Gathering
2024-10-19
Save the date! 📅
Join us for the KCA Youth Healing Gathering on October 19 & 20 at the KCA Youth & Wellness Camp! 🌿✨
We’re excited to bring together youth ages 15-29 for a weekend of connection and healing. 💚
Registration details will be shared soon. Costs are covered for 2 youth from each KCA member community, with additional spots available for those who wish to join at their own expense. “

World Cancer Day 2025
2025-02-04
Ogimaawabiitong recognizes February 4 as World Cancer Day.
This year’s theme is “United by Unique”, which aims to focus thoughts on people-centred care and the uniqueness of each person’s experiences.
Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s Cancer Care project works with member communities to increase awareness on cancer prevention, screening, treatment and survivorship needs.
Please contact the Cancer Care project coordinator Yolanda Fobister at yolanda.fobister@kenorachiefs.org or 807-407-2269 for information on education and information sessions and screening initiatives available.

Split Toe Moccasin Making
2025-02-10 11:00 - 2025-02-11 17:00
*All spots are filled, but if any open up, we will let you know!*Boozhoo!Please join us on February 10th and 11th from 11am to 5pm at Turtle Island Cloth & Craft Co. for a workshop on how to make Split Toe Moccasins For more information or to register, email Crystal Morrison at crystal.morrison@kenorachiefs.org

National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
2025-06-21
Join us at the KCA Youth and Family Wellness Camp to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day! Stay tuned to the Kenora Chiefs Advisory Facebook Page for more information.
