Diversity is strength. That’s true in nature and human affairs.

David Suzuki Foundation

Columbia University Press.

Ojibway Ceremonies provides a unique and fascinating glimpse of Ojibway culture before its disruption by European civilization. It is the story of the Ojibway told through the ceremonies which dominated the most important occasions and stages of their existence. As a young boy grows up, we see him develop through his involvement in the many rituals so important to the Ojibway way of life. From the Naming Ceremony and the Vision Quest to the War Path, from the Marriage Ceremony to the Ritual of the Dead, we see the attitudes and beliefs of the Ojibway people come alive.

The Great Lakes Guardians’ Council, established under the Great Lakes Protection Act, provides a forum to identify and find solutions to Great Lakes challenges, increase our science and consideration of First Nations and Métis communities’ traditional knowledge, and strengthen our shared understanding of the Great Lakes.

Want to keep exploring our fabulous Great Lakes, even though you’re hanging around the house? Check out H.O.M.E.S. at Home! The acronym is an easy way to remember our five Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior. While it may be harder for us to dip our toes in the lakes right now, we’ve got lots of ways for you to enjoy and learn about our freshwater seas right from your own home.

Join municipalities across Canada who are addressing issues of waste and plastic pollution, and helping keep litter out of nature.

Shoreline Cleanups make learning fun. Suitable for all age levels and a great leadership opportunity. Become stewards of your schoolyard or local water body.

At every cleanup, our volunteers collect citizen science data about the litter they are picking up using our data card. Inside are the 12 most commonly found litter items in Canada in 2019.