Blackwood Gallery → Walking The-nearshore

What can we find in and around the city’s waterways? Educator and guide Alan Colley (Anishinaabe, Wolf Clan) will lead a walking tour along the Lake Ontario shoreline and nearby Cooksville Creek. Colley draws on Anishinaabe teachings to discuss the interdependence of humans, plants, animals, fish, and insects in nearshore ecosystems, alongside the sustained presence of Indigenous peoples in the GTA.

This event will be held rain or shine, with covered outdoor facilities available in case of inclement weather. Accessible public washrooms and seating are available. Drinks and refreshments will be provided. Physical distancing will be in place for this event, and additional safety precautions may be required in line with public health measures. The walk is mostly paved, with some unpaved sections.

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Alan Colley, also known as Whooping Crane and member of the Wolf Clan, is the founder and nature guide of Toronto Aboriginal Eco Tours (TAET), a company that bridges Aboriginal culture and environmental understanding. TAET’s mission is to create a sustainable relationship with Toronto, Turtle Island (North America), and Mother Earth for generations to come. Colley’s goal is to bring together the community in a way that allows Elders, adults, youth, and children to connect and make a difference with actions based on the ground principles of the Seven Grandfather Teachings, Thirteen Grandmother Moon Teachings, and Medicine Wheel Teachings.

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Walking the Nearshore

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