Manitowabi (centre) at the Manitoulin Island Treaties (1836,1862) gathering on May 22-23, 2023. Photo credit: Marnie Anderson

Professor Josh Manitowabi, along with colleagues from Robinson Huron Waawwiindmaagewin (Sam Manitowabi) and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (Dr. Darrel Manitowabi), organized a Manitoulin Island Treaties (1836,1862) gathering on May 22-23, 2023. The two day gathering featured a program of ceremonial events, speeches, and Wampum teachings on the Treaty signing site in Manitowaning, and an academically-oriented series of presentations, talks, and reflections at the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation in M’Chigeeng.

The livestream of the academic talks can be found on the RHW Facebook page.

Read the official media advisory release for a full description of the gathering.

Congratulations, Professor Manitowabi, on the success of this meeting!