The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada(ISC), welcomes you to the Dodem Kanonhsa’.
SERVING THE GTA SINCE SEPTEMBER 21ST, 1998
Now heading into its 21st year of operation Dodem Kanonhsa’ pronounced Doh-dem Gah-noon-sah has forged a reputation for quality service, inclusiveness and community-oriented programming.
OUR MANDATE:
DODEM KANONHSA’ Indigenous Education and Cultural Facility is a learning and sharing facility which fosters greater acceptance, understanding and harmony between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.
DODEM is Anishinawbe (Ojibwe) word meaning ‘Clan’ and KANONHSA’ is Kenienkeha (Mohawk) word meaning ‘lodge’, and is transcribed in Cree syllabics .
The purpose of Dodem Kanonhsa’ is to promote sharing and understanding of Indigenous Peoples history, rights and culture. Dodem Kanonhsa’ educational and cultural awareness workshops and group sessions are open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The lodge allows us to continue the tradition, started by our Grandmothers and Grandfathers, of oral teachings. Our sessions are facilitated by respected Wisdom Keepers of various Indigenous Nations/Communities.
History
Following the Oka Crisis in 1990, Indigenous Services Canada sought ways to improve awareness on Indigenous Peoples history and culture. One solution was to build the Kumik Lodge, a cultural facility in the Department’s headquarters in Gatineau, Quebec that focused on traditional teachings provided by Indigenous wisdom keepers. Building on the success of the Kumik, the opportunity arrived to build a similar facility in ISC Ontario Regional Office in Toronto. Dodem Kanonhsa’ opened on September 21st, 1998.
Dodem Kanonhsa’ welcomes participants from all nations, ancestry and backgrounds.
SERVICES:
Many well-known and respected teachers visit our lodge and continue to share their teachings and stories with our staff, and visitors. Dodem Kanonhsa’ hosts a variety of training sessions, circles and workshops. Please visit our website www.dodemkanonhsa.ca or call 416-952-9272 for a schedule of our events. Please note some sessions require registration. Due to capacity constraints groups must register before attending lodge events and receive confirmation.
Maria Montejo
Program Manager
Dodem Kanonhsa’ Indigenous Education and Cultural Facility
Dodem Kanonhsa’ (Clan Lodge)
655 Bay St, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2K4
Phone: (416) 952-9272
Fax: (416) 952-9282
Email:dodemkanonhsa@Canada.ca
Website: www.dodemkanonhsa.ca
Fall 2020 Programming Schedule:
Mailing Address:
Dodem Kanonhsa’
C/O Indigenous Services Canada
655 Bay St. 7th Floor
Toronto, ON
M5G 2K4