Nnigiiwemin / We Are Going Home
August 4 - November 13, 2021
Co‐curated by Summer Bressette and Monica Virtue with illustrations by Bridget George.
Nnigiiwemin / We Are Going Home examines the relationship between colonialism and the loss of land by the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation. A response to the 25th anniversary of the “Ipperwash Crisis” of 1995, this exhibit introduces the concept of Chi‐Naakinigewin, or Natural Law as a driving force for land and water protection. Using interviews, maps, moving images, soundscapes, and wampum, it illustrates the relationship between people, land, and Anishinaabeg Nationhood.
This exhibit was originally organized as
Gaawiin Ogiibagidenaawaasiiwaawan / They Did Not Let It Go
by Museum London
Virtual Talk
Co-curators Summer Bressette and Monica Virtue explore themes related to the exhibit "Nnigiiwemin / We Are Going Home", presented at Lambton Heritage Museum. "Nnigiiwemin" is a response to the 25th anniversary of the “Ipperwash Crisis” and examines the relationship between colonialism and the loss of land by the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation.
Summer and Monica contextualize some of the exhibit’s cultural content by exploring themes like "Chi-Naaknigewin", or Natural Law, and the use of the Anishinaabemowin language. They discuss allyship and the ongoing process of decolonizing museums. Finally, they reflect on the significance of presenting this exhibit so close to their community.
Media Coverage
Anishinabek News, August 12, 2021 - Lambton Heritage Museum announces new name for local bear
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