About

Anicinabe Mikana Cultural Centre connects local community members and visitors alike with Algonquin Anicinabe language, culture, and traditions.

Mission

To preserve and revitalize our Algonquin Anicinabe culture and traditions through cultural celebrations and education.

Vision

A vibrant, sustainable, community-based cultural facility where community members and guests come to experience and learn about our Algonquin Anicinabe culture and territory.

Values

Protect and safeguard our pristine lands and waters.

Support our rights in our unceded territory.

Take control and share our stories.

Create a cultural tourism economy to benefit our community.

Our Story

The Anicinabe Mikana Centre is the culmination of years of dreaming, planning, and building by the community of Kebaowek. Through this centre, we will revitalize and reconnect with our language, culture, and traditions—and bring them to life for our members and visitors.

An Anicinabe woman in ceremonial attire stands in front of trees with an eagle feather performaing a smudge ceremony with a bowl made of a seashell.

1990s

Dreaming

Kebaowek community elders envision and begin to dream of a centre where the community and their guests might connect with Algonquin Anicinabe culture and language.

A woman points to an image on an outside exhibit about Residential Schools while an Elder and another young woman look on.

2010s

Prioritizing

Kebaowek council and staff identify a cultural centre as a priority as part of the community’s long-term strategy.

A group of Anicinabe women and girls eat at a picnic table under the arbour in Kebaowek.

2017–2021

Planning

Kebaowek tourism and business planning includes the development of the Centre in its near-future plans.

An aerial view of Kebaowek First Nation with the immensity of Lake Kipawa in the background.

2022-Present

Building

Kebaowek First Nation commits to the construction of the Anicinabe Mikana Cultural Centre.

Four women dance at the Countryfest Music Festival in Kebaowek.

2027

Celebrating

Anicinabe Mikana Cultural Centre opens.