O:se Kenhionhata:tie

Define

O:se Kenhionhata:tie (Kenien'keha)

Willow River

Land Back Camp

We are a group of Two-Spirit, IndigiQueer, Queer/Trans, LGBTQIAP+ Indigenous people and settler accomplices gathering in the Great Peace to celebrate, learn and thrive in our cultures. We represent several Nations living together within both Dish With One Spoon and Two Row Wampums.

O:se Kenhionhata:tie has expanded far beyond its humble roots and grown to include many projects of varied scope.

Willow River Centre building from the street

Willow River Centre is an open community space for Indigenous and Racialized, Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ youth and grassroots members. People are welcome to drop in during open hours of Tuesday to Friday from 9am-3pm, barring other scheduled events or ceremonies. The centre holds events such as Elders visits, community feasts, arts markets, galleries, workshops and much more. Community members are welcome to book the space as long as they align with the values of anti-racism and queer positivity.

Drop-in Hours

Tuesday to Friday 9am - 3pm

Contact

Gatherings

O:se has hosted many gatherings, ceremonies and events in it's years

Large paper depicting a drawing of animals and nature

Tipi Mural

Youth-lead project in collaboration with Pamela Rojas.

A booklet on a tables. The cover has a tipi and reads Respect our Sacred Space

Respect Our Sacred Space Zine

Collaborative zine created about the first year.

A white picket fence in front of large stocks of corn.

Tionnhekwen

Indigenous lead food sovereignty garden projects.

A large screen in a field backed by tents and blan

Movies

There have been two films made with Land Back Camp:
'Stories from Land Back Camp', and 'Recollections and Imaginings'

Other Projects

O:se Kenhionhata:tie and those involved with it have been a part of many projects over the years. There have been many gatherings in ceremony and as friends, there have been films shared, a tipi mural painting, a zine, Elders have visited, there have been markets, food sovereignty gardens, and much more. The skills and talents of so many have come together to elevate the voices of Indigenous individuals, youth, Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+ and community in the hopes of bringing about change and growth in the region.