Family Centre Nshwaasnangong

Translated from Oneida, ^yethinyuny^ means “We Will Make it For Them”. This program allows families with access to fabrics, sewing machines, and materials to create ceremonial regalia for their children. Adults are welcome to bring their own personal fabric for their projects. Weekly sign up, please call (519) 914-2972 to be added to the Tuesday list. Dinner provided.

Join our guest facilitator, Tanya Antone, in creating a baby blanket! This class is designed for Mother and Infant participation, where we have support child minding while creating your blanket. Registration opens at 11:00am, October 21st, 2024, by calling (519) 914-2972

Join the Family Centre staff for a community dinner which will include Elk Stew, biscuits and homemade pie.

Join us on-site at Nshwaanangong Family Centre to explore outside and participate in Land-based learning. We have a fully gated yard for children to explore. We do have extra muddy buddies to cover children's clothes in case of rain. The only time the playgroup will be moved inside is if there are severe thunderstorms.

Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. This playgroup will focus on gross motor activities for children to explore. Snack will be provided.

Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Indoor or outdoor circle time that involves music, movement and literacy. Together we can sing and dance.

Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Staff will provide a variety of activities for families to play, learn, and grow together. This playgroup is a great time to talk with our RECEs and ask questions about Early Childhood Development. Lunch will be provided

Let's all Create! Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Staff will provide a craft for parents/guardians each week and a separate activity for your children.

Let's all Create! Playgroup for children 0-6 years old and their parents/caregivers. Staff will provide a craft for parents/guardians each week and a separate activity for your children.

Join us for a fall photo shoot where parents/caregivers can take photos of children playing with pumpkins, corn and hay. Staff can help take a family photo as well. Please bring your camera or phone to take pictures if possible. We will have open pumpkins for children to explore the inside of the pumpkins so we recommend a spare change of clothes.

As part of our singing initiative here at Nshwaasnangong, we are opening space for Haudenosaunee Social Singing for women and their families to come learn, sing, and share together. This will be a monthly program, where we will extend our space to be shared with different nations, singers, and songs to grow. Drop-in program, dinner provided.

Playgroup for children aged 0-20 months and their parents/caregivers. Staff will provide a variety of activities for families to use to play, learn, and grow together. Snacks will be provided.

Indigenous families with children 0-17 are welcome to come to Nshwaasnangong to learn Oneida language. We provide materials, snacks and knowledge! This class is for all skill levels with the language. Please email Mary at Mantone@soahac.on.ca to be added to our list.

Sign up on Eventbrite for our monthly session with Dan & Mary Lou Smoke where they will share Indigenous songs & stories with everyone! For all families with children aged 0-6.

Our Oneida Staff, Ryin and Brittany, will be facilitating how to create a yolk for your child’s ribbon dress. This class is opened to Oneida Nation families to help prepare for upcoming ceremonies. Registration opens at 11:00am, October 7th, 2024, by calling (519) 914-2972