In addition to planning and executing a community celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Odenaang Circle is eager to host monthly pop-up events to celebrate their rich heritage throughout the entire year!
Whether you're Indigenous or simply curious about our traditions, everyone is welcome to join in the fun and learn, grow, and connect together.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Join Odenaang Circle, the BWG Public Library, and the Town of BWG in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st!
Join us for an event packed with powerful guest speakers, mesmerizing drummers, captivating dancers, and storytelling.
Meet Odenaang Circle
Odenaang Circle is a recently formed Indigenous committee in BWG, with a mission to infuse Indigenous culture into the heart of the community and create a space of inclusivity and understanding.
Schedule of events
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00am - Sunshine Square, Leisure Centre, 471 West Park Ave
- Remarks from Odenaang Circle
- Proclamation reading and flag raising
9:30am-1:00pm - BWG Farmers Market, BWG Public Library Parking Lot, 425 Holland Street West
- Dancing and drumming featuring Jimmy Dick, Emily Gaudet Dick, Nicole Leveck, Indiana Cada, and Nazarene Pope
11:00am - Zima Room, BWG Public Library, 425 Holland Street West
- Storytelling from Indigenous Medicine Woman and member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Asha Frost
- Presentation by Moon Time Connections on menstrual equity within northern communities
Meet the Indigenous Artists
Jimmy Dick
Secretary, Board of Directors, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training Language Carrier, Teacher, Elder, and Musician.
From Moose Cree Nation, Moose Factory, Ontario
Jimmy Dick has been a community organizer in Toronto since moving to the city in 1975. He has been a longtime board member at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, an organization dedicated to equipping Indigenous clients at many stages of life to become innovators, skilled workers and leaders.
Dick is an active volunteer with numerous organizations in the Indigenous community, a ceremonial leader, and an advocate for Indigenous rights. A fluent Cree language speaker, he shares his knowledge on Native Culture and Spirituality as an educator at Kâpapâmahchakwêw - Wandering Spirit School. He also leads the Eagleheart Drummers and Singers, a highly regarded group who have been performing in Toronto and beyond for over twenty-five years, with key members including Dick’s partner, Marie Gaudet, and their sons.
Dick is recognized across Toronto for his selfless community work and commitment to sharing his knowledge as an educator and advocate.
Asha Frost
Asha Frost (she/her) is an Indigenous Medicine Woman and member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation.
Asha Frost has a BA in Psychology from the University of Guelph and a degree in Homeopathic Medicine.
Asha is also the best-selling Author of You are the Medicine.
Thank you to event partners
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