Exhibitions

Opening September 18, 2026!

Step into a vibrant, immersive experience that celebrates Michi Saagiig.

Biindigen! We are humbled to offer our first welcome to the new NCAM with Michi Saagiig words.

Gidinawendimin is a groundbreaking, Indigenous-led exhibition that honours the beauty, depth, and resilience of Michi Saagiig culture.

Through local Indigenous voices, contemporary digital art, and interactive media, visitors will explore how Michi Saagiig shapes identity, worldview, and connection to the land and ancestors.

Developed under the guidance and leadership of e wiindmaagzijig, a circle of Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and language teachers, this exhibition centres Michi Saagiig voices and ways of knowing.

Travelling exhibition

Gidinawendimin – Waaginogaan
Dates: Coming soon

A smaller travelling version will circulate through community spaces across Williams Treaty First Nation territory. Waaginogaan will bring the essence and spirit of Gidinawendimin into the community to reach as many people as possible.

Schedule and locations coming soon.

The exhibition team

e wiindmaagzijig

Melody Crowe, Alderville First Nation Elder and Knowledge Keeper, Eagle Feather Carrier, Aandeg Productions, KPRDSB First Nation Education Liaison

Chris Beaver, Alderville First Nation, Senior Media Advocacy Specialist, Chiefs of Ontario

Tom Cowie, Hiawatha First Nation, First Nation Elder, Knowledge Keeper, Eagle Staff Carrier, Consultation Indigenous Knowledge Lead

Anne Taylor, Curve Lake First Nation, Community Anishinaabemowin Coordinator and Language Coordinator, PVNC Catholic District School Board

Elizabeth Stone, Academic Chair, Indigenous Studies, Fleming College, Founder, Mishiikehn Consulting

Elizabeth Osawamick, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Indigenous Studies, Trent University, President, Anishinaabemowin Teg

Kim Lamothe, Knowledge Keeper, Cultural Resource Coordinator, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

Artists

James Monkman

Sue Allen-Forget

Entro

Rob Daly, PMP, Principal, Project Director, Entro

Edmund Li, Principal, Creative Director, Entro

Irene Chalmers, Interpretive Planner, Lilac Creative

Conor Yakutchik, PMP, Senior Project Manager, Entro

Holman

Ayelet Lustgarten, Project Manager, Holman

Iva Dulanovic, Head of Project Management, Holman

Raudel Hernandez, Detailing Manager, Holman

LightFactor

Alexander Tougas, Founder, Design Director, LightFactor

National Show Systems

Rob Sandolovich, Founder, National Show Systems

NCAM

Katie Kennedy, Curator, NCAM

Abigail Miller, Archivist, NCAM

Taylor Little, Community Engagement Officer, NCAM

Lillie Donovan, Museum Educator, NCAM

Special thank you

Thank you to Elder Rita Rose, Dean Smith, Ryan Gray-Brady, Florence Osawamick, Kaylee Mae Muskrat, Kelli Marshall, Mkons Stone-Debassige, and the children of Alderville First Nation Daycare and Tina Cole for sharing their songs.