Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Petroglyphs Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Curve Lake First Nation territory.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- May 2025: The park was formed from Crown lands surrounding the Kinoomaag Waapkong following an announcement by Leo Bernier in 1972. A protective building made of glass and steel was constructed over the rock outcroppings in 1984 to prevent deterioration. A Learning Centre opened at the park in 2002 to educate the public while maintaining the sacredness of the site for Indigenous ceremony.[2]
- June 2025: The park is the site of Kinomaage Waapkong, which holds profound spiritual significance for Anishinaabe people. As of June 2025, management involves a partnership where Curve Lake First Nation members staff the welcome center and provide education.[3]
- January 2026: The park hosted a closing ceremony in October 2025 attended by visitors from several First Nations. Staff at the park face challenges in protecting the Kinoomaage Waapkong while encouraging public education. Discussions are ongoing regarding whether the park should prioritize tourism or return to a state focused on Indigenous ceremony.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Petroglyphs park season ends under access issue", Anishinabek News, 15 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Keeping the Kinoomaag Waapkong sacred in modern times", Anishinabek News, 6 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake First Nation seeks to be caretaker for Kinomaage Waapkong", Anishinabek News, 5 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).