Naagdawendig

On May 10, 2009, 5 Anishinabe women from Beausoleil First Nation set up at a protest camp in Tiny Township, Ontario to protect an underground aquifer, known as the Alliston Aquifer, which was threatened by a landfill known as Site 41. The water in this aquifer had been tested by Dr. William Shotyk, to be the purest water in the world. Through wind, rain, sleet, and cold temperatures, the women of this movement, with their families, children, and other band members committed to holding the camp until it was shut down. This movement led to a historic win, the first in the local area where First Nations people & non-native groups worked together for a common cause and won. In honor of the 10 year anniversary of the beginning of the protest camp, Naagdawendig is an outdoor education symposium that focuses on creating unity among diverse populations in order to achieve success on critical land, water, and human rights issues.

This is a completely grassroots event. If people would like to donate, they can do so here. In addition, donations of non-perishable food items will be taken at the event which will go towards the Taaswin Food Bank on Christian Island.