Bridging Communities, Enriching Lives
Where Indigenous ways of knowing and being meet community empowerment in the heart of Dufferin County.
About Us
The Brave Canoe is a visionary Indigenous-led not-for-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Indigenous culture in Dufferin County by providing comprehensive programs and services founded in an Indigenous worldview, guided by Indigenous ways of knowing, fostering unity and healing.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bridge communities, enrich lives and promote well-being within Dufferin County by revitalizing and understanding Indigenous history, culture, and traditions. Using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, we are dedicated to promoting Indigenous ways of knowing while actively decolonizing the lived experience of Indigenous peoples and their supporters.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a leading catalyst for Indigenous cultural resurgence and community healing in Dufferin County, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes Indigenous ways of knowing, teaching and approaches, enhancing the community’s cultural fabric.
Events
Join us on Oct 14th!
Restoring Balance and Fostering Unity with the Hand drum on Oct 14th with Mary! Register here: https://bit.ly/4hugHBT
Orange Shirt Sales
🎉 The Brave Canoe’s Orange Shirt site is now live! 🎉Visit today to explore the Orange TRC shirts and learn more about how you can stand in solidarity. If you are having your item shipped – you must purchase by September 20th to receive before The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Already have your shirt? Why not try a different language design—Ojibwe, Mohawk, Cayuga, Cree, Cree syllabics, Oneida, Lenape, or Indigenous Ally—each representing an important part of Indigenous history and culture.
Your support helps sustain programming and initiatives for Indigenous communities
Full Moon Oct/Nov
Join us on Oct 14th!
Restoring Balance and Fostering Unity with the Hand drum on Oct 14th with Mary! Register here: https://bit.ly/4hugHBT
Orange Shirt Sales
🎉 The Brave Canoe’s Orange Shirt site is now live! 🎉Visit today to explore the Orange TRC shirts and learn more about how you can stand in solidarity. If you are having your item shipped – you must purchase by September 20th to receive before The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Already have your shirt? Why not try a different language design—Ojibwe, Mohawk, Cayuga, Cree, Cree syllabics, Oneida, Lenape, or Indigenous Ally—each representing an important part of Indigenous history and culture.
Your support helps sustain programming and initiatives for Indigenous communities