Tour of the Mishkodeh
Elaine Bird takes you on a guided tour of the Mishkodeh
“When I moved to Bobcaygeon 30 years ago I was drawn to the Boyd property. It was my doorway into the community.”
Watch her video to join in on the tour.
Elaine’s Quilt Square tells The Story
“In the quilt square you see the gray stone wall with the arch. The Bobcaygeon settler community calls this land “the Boyd property”. The colonial culture is decaying. The walls have come down. It is once again open space … waiting for a more “Just” relationship between Settlers and First Nations.
The bead shapes beside the arch represent sacred medicines; sage on the left and tobacco on the right. Tobacco is used in Anishinabek ceremony as a symbol of respect and gratitude. When an individual has a prayer request – tobacco is offered Sage is used for cleansing and healing.”