Description

The Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre is a non-profit organization that was established in 1975 under the direction of Grand Council Treaty #9, now known as the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). The Centre is funded through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Cultural Education Centres program. The Centre is managed by a board of directors who represent each Tribal Council area of the NAN territory.

The fish, the beaver, and the goose in our logo represent the elements needed for survival: land, water, and air. All three are related and exist in harmony. Connected in this way, these elements remind us of the circle of life.

Our Vision

-In order to fulfill its role within the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre seeks to:
-Maintain and strengthen the cultural identity of Aboriginal people in the NAN territory.
-Develop positive images for Aboriginal people in the NAN communities.
-Make society aware of the importance of Aboriginal culture as well as develop a better understanding and appreciation of the NAN heritage.

Our Mandate

-To encourage and be supportive of the NAN communities in their efforts towards self-determination.
-To promote and encourage the establishment of library and information services in the communities of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
-To develop culturally relevant educational and language materials for Nishmawbe Aski Nation Schools.
-To work with Aboriginal communities and schools on educational and cultural matters.
-To support and maintain the use of the Aboriginal languages of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
-To promote and assist in cultural events and activities that will help instill and maintain the customs, knowledge, skills, values, and arts of the NAN people.
-To work and keep in close harmony with other organizations whose aims and objectives are similar to that of the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre.
-To involve our elders and youth on meeting the objectives of the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre.