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Indigenous Ingenuity

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Indigenous Ingenuity is a travelling exhibit showcasing Indigenous innovations.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • December 2021: The exhibition features 62 challenges and 26 innovations that visitors collect using radio-frequency identification bracelets. The display includes virtual reality dogsledding, snowshoeing, and a collaborative activity where children can build a full-sized igloo. The event highlights Indigenous science and technology from Turtle Island, covering topics such as traditional medicines, hunting, and legends.[2]
  • January 2022: The exhibition was presented at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in collaboration with the gallery. The event featured a musical performance by Ron Kanutski during its opening on December 17, 2021.[3]
  • April 2026: The exhibit includes an interactive wild ricing canoe that teaches children about the traditional practice of harvesting rice. It was featured during a breakout session at the Northwestern Ontario First Nations Economic Gathering.[1]

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