Land Back Speaker Series: Anthony Latsithyokwas Nicholas and Bomgiizhik Isaac Murdoch

Land Back Speaker Series features a dinner, documentary, and discussion. All are welcome!

Decolonizing through storytelling. Using stories strengthens identity and connection to the land. Our ancestors and histories are kept alive through the stories we remember. Sharing knowledge of cultural concepts is a tool for survival for Indigenous Peoples. Learning our language, stories, songs, and dances retains our distinct and unique characteristics as Onkwehonwe.

To Register, or to learn more, please contact Audra at: ataillefer@durhamchc.ca

Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch) is from Serpent River First Nation. He is of the Fish Clan and is Ojibwe. He has 4 beautiful children. Bomgiizhik currently lives in the forest at Nimkii Aazhibikoong, a indigenous community that focuses on indigenous language, art, and land based activities. Blessed with the opportunity, Bomgiizhik grew up in the traditional setting of hunting and gathering on the land. Having spent many years learning from Elders, he spends a lot of his time as a Story Teller. Many of these stories become his visual art pieces which have become recognized world wide. Bomgiizhik is a Singer Song Writer, and loves to make music whenever he gets a chance. You will often find him on the land looking at his favorite plants or gazing into the beautiful night sky.

Anthony Nicholas is from the Oneida Nation of the Thames and is a member of the Black Bear Clan. He is a Father and Grandfather. At 16, Anthony was introduced to Longhouse ways and into the Warrior Society. Anthony was on the frontline during 1990 Oka and Kahnawake standoff, the 1995 Ipperwash standoff, and the 2006 Kanonhstaton/Six Nations standoff. Anthony’s life journey has led him to being a helper of Indigenous people with body, mind, and spirit and sharing knowledge through stories.