Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini: On Our Land

We're building the definitive story of the heritage, culture and everyday life of the Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin Nation — in our own words, images and voices — as we developed and continue to thrive on our traditional lands.

Our Past, Present & Future.

To build our story we will weave a narrative that intertwines our past with our present, showcasing our resilience, traditions, and ongoing development.Using our our traditional knowledge, spiritual beliefs, and our relationship with the land, water, and nature, we'll document how we will preserve and adapt these elements across future generations.

We Are All Connected.

Through personal stories, interviews, and anecdotes from our Community, we will capture the deep family connections, vibrant daily life, celebrations, and ceremonies that continue to enrich our culture.Photographs, videos, and audio recordings will bring to life the beauty of our lands, the sounds of our language, and the rhythm of our traditional music and dance, offering an immersive experience.

Our Voice.

Collaboratively, we can guide our narrative, ensuring authenticity and respect for our stories and perspectives.Help us celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini Algonquin Nation as we educate and inspire others with our enduring legacy and dynamic future.

Help Protect Our Legacy.

Thousands of individual, culturally-significant photos, documents and artifacts are in need of protection, organization and digitization as they are in danger of being lost forever.We must preserve them.

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