Christine came to ACCI in April from College Montmorency where she has almost completed the Techniques de Museologie program. Her internship is 6 weeks long and we at ACCI are happy to have her here! We asked Christine to write about the projects that she has been working on here at ACCI. My first project …
Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute (ACCI) is pleased to announce that the Mind’s Eye theatrical production was a success in Eeyou Istchee. The communities embraced the show with open arms. The theatrical production, Mind’s Eye, was directed by Shirley Cheechoo, An accomplished playwright, actor, visual artist, writer and director, Dr. Shirley Cheechoo is also a member …
On Wednesday, March 19, 2014, the Council Board of the Cree Nation Government had a traditional lunch at Aanischaaukamikw and witnessed the dedication of 3 recently installed works of art. Mural done by Virginia Bordeleau These works, a very large painting by Virginia Bordeleau and a large painting and stained glass window designed by Tim …
From February 24 until February 27 ACCI and CNG staff will learn about CPR and First Aid procedures. The training given by Bruno Blacksmith will teach the staff on how to proceed in case of emergencies ensuring our staff is well prepared to act in many emergency scenarios. Staff that had already taken the course …
November 22, 23 & 24 saw Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute host its 2nd annual “Family Weekend” and what a weekend it was. There were visitors from all over Eeyou Istchee that came to see Aanischaaukamikw and the events that happened throughout the weekend. Two elders, Nancy Snowboy and Elizabeth Cookish, came from Chisasibi to show …
On the 26th and 27th of November, the Board of ACCI met at the Hotel-Musee Premieres Nations in Wendake, near Quebec City. One of the highlights of the meeting was participation in the opening of the new permanent exhibition at the Musee de la civilization, titled “This is Our Story: First Nations and Inuit in …
ACCI would like to congratulate Dr. Marguerite MacKenzie of Memorial University – winner of the 2013 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Award. This national award recognizes outstanding achievement in projects funded by SSHRC. Dr. MacKenzie was recognized for work over the past 40 years in preserving aboriginal languages, notably within the Cree, …
The first loan to Aanischaaukamikw from Europe was an 18th century Cree moccasin from the city of Zurich, Switzerland’s Nordamerika Native Museum. It was particularly important for the opening phase of our exhibition because it features fine porcupine quill work, a technique of decoration long ago replaced by beadwork and embroidery in this region. It …
This past month ACCI welcomed Celestino Mariano Gallardo, Chief of the Ngäbe-Buglé people who live in the Nidrini region of Panama. He was joined by Professor Daviken Studniki-Gizbert from McGill University, Sean Phipps an undergrad in Latin American and Environmental Studies and Rachel Mulbry an undergrad in Environmental Sciences and Middle Eastern Studies, and Katherine Scott a …