Cultural Family Fun Day was held at Clergue Park as part of Ontario Culture Days, bringing together people from many different walks of life for a day of family-friendly activities Friday.
More than two dozen community partners took part in the event, which featured a number of opportunities to take part in various games, contests and art projects.
More than 90 municipalities across the province host Cultural Family Fun Day events each year.
“One of our mandates is accessibility arts and culture,” said Kyrstiana Bourdage, northern Ontario lead for Ontario Culture Days. “People often find barriers to participating in events — so by highlighting free events or pay-as-you-may events across the province, we’re able to welcome people into these spaces and get their hands into arts and cultural events, and learn and share.”
Ontario Culture Days continues this weekend with the following events:
Fall Rendezvous
Date: Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 800 Bay Street
Price: Free
Visit the Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site for the Fall Rendezvous and experience War of 1812 Reenactments, Cultural Celebrations, Living History, Musket Demonstrations, Cannon Fire and much more!Including a Social Fabric Community Arts Project at Fall Rendezvous.
Dibaajimo. she tells a story - Walking Tours
Date: Saturday, September 28, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Art Gallery of Algoma
Price: Free
Join Lucia Laford (Waawaaskone Kwe) for a walking tour of her multi-site art installation in the Sault’s Cultural Corridor. Her Woodland-style artwork reflects the process of reclaiming culture and the Indigenization of public spaces. A proud two-spirit Anishinaabe Kwe and passionate Indigenous Arts Educator, Lucia connects people to the land and promotes reconciliation through her art.
More information about Ontario Culture Days can be found HERE.