Chiefswood Park

Gohsrehneh (Winter) Explorers
2023-02-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-11 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-14 12:00 - 15:00 UTC
Gohsrehneh (Winter) Explorers will learn outdoor skills as well as cultural skills while discovering fun, friendship, and the power of one together through exciting enriching experiences.
Children will participate and learn how to Build a fire, wilderness first aid, orienteering, wildlife identification, hiking, cultural workshops, crafts, and more!
When: Starting January 14th, to March 4th 2023
Time: 12-3pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Cost: $20 per session or $145 for all 8 weeks.
Sign up for one session or all 8.
If you have more than one child please let us know in registration.
Everyone is welcomed! If you are staying in a cabin on one of the weekend please register your child.
10 spots available!
Please email: programming@chiefswoodpark.ca to register or for more details.

Large Pack Basket Workshop
2023-02-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Baskets are crafted with sturdy, tightly woven black ash splints that are used by hunters and trappers to bring their harvests home. Women used them to carry the plants and food they harvest. Today, with the re-emergence of natural products gaining traction, more and more people are using these traditional baskets in their everyday lives for shopping, gathering, or simply transporting items from one place to another.
Come enjoy the day with us and learn something new!
Please note that we will have the cabins available for rent for people who are interested. To book a cabin and basket making package please hit the book button. This offer is available from February 17th – 19th.
Date: February 18th and 19th, 2023
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Chiefswood Park
Lunch will be provided
Cost: Free (Thanks to a generous sponsor)
To register please email programming@chiefswoodpark.ca
Only 10 spots available.
** Please note this workshop is 17 and up. 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult, no drop offs.**

Ice Skating Party - Rockstar
2023-02-17 16:00 - 18:00
Did someone say Skate Party!!!
Come on out to Chiefswood Park for a skate!!

Every Friday we will be hosting a themed skating party that will include music and a bonfire!
Themes will include, be your favorite Superhero, KISS, wear your favorite Jersey, and a Disco Party!
Participants will experience the joy of outdoor activities with entertainment.
Please bring your own helmets and skates.
The Park Store will be selling hot chocolate with a smore kit for $5.00
Please check out our page for cancellations due to the weather
FREE EVENT!!
Where: #ChiefswoodPark Skating Rink
Time: 4pm-6pm
THIS FRIDAYS THEME IS ROCKSTAR!!
Dress up as your favourite rocker! Best Dress wins a prize!

Gohsrehneh (Winter) Explorers
2023-02-11 12:00 - 15:00
Gohsrehneh (Winter) Explorers will learn outdoor skills as well as cultural skills while discovering fun, friendship, and the power of one together through exciting enriching experiences.
Children will participate and learn how to Build a fire, wilderness first aid, orienteering, wildlife identification, hiking, cultural workshops, crafts, and more!
When: Starting January 14th, to March 11th 2023
Time: 12-3pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Cost: $20 per session or $145 for all 8 weeks.
Sign up for one session or all 8.
If you have more than one child please let us know in registration.
Everyone is welcomed! If you are staying in a cabin on one of the weekend please register your child.
10 spots available!
Please email: programming@chiefswoodpark.ca to register or for more details.

Ice Skating Party - Super Hero
2023-02-10 16:00 - 18:00
Did someone say Skate Party!!!
Come on out to Chiefswood Park for a skate!!

Every Friday we will be hosting a themed skating party that will include music and a bonfire!
Themes will include, be your favorite Superhero, KISS, wear your favorite Jersey, and a Disco Party!
Participants will experience the joy of outdoor activities with entertainment.
Please bring your own helmets and skates.
The Park Store will be selling hot chocolate with a smore kit for $5.00
Please check out our page for cancellations due to the weather
Free Event
Where: #ChiefswoodPark Skating Rink
Time: 4pm-6pm
THIS FRIDAY THEME IS SUPER HEROS
Dress up as your favourite Super Hero!

Ice Skating Party - Disco
2023-02-03 16:00 - 18:00
Did someone say Skate Party!!!
Come on out to Chiefswood Park for a skate!!

Every Friday we will be hosting a themed skating party that will include music and a bonfire!
Themes will include, be your favorite Superhero, KISS, wear your favorite Jersey, and a Disco Party!
Participants will experience the joy of outdoor activities with entertainment.
Please bring your own helmets and skates.
The Park Store will be selling hot chocolate with a smore kit for $5.00
Please check out our page for cancellations due to the weather
FREE EVENT!!
Where: #ChiefswoodPark Skating Rink
Time: 4pm-6pm
THIS FRIDAYS THEME IS DISCO!!
We are having a disco party, dress to impress! Best Dress wins a prize!

Chiefswood Park Holiday Festival
2022-11-26 12:00 - 2022-11-27 19:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
The 2022 Chiefswood Park Holiday Festival is a celebration that transforms the Park cabins into a shopping wonderland, complete with children’s activities in our new miniature Santa Village! This 2-day experience includes new vendors on both days, for a total of 32 authentic artisans.

Featuring:
• Unique gift ideas
• Original local craftsmanship
• Skating rink (weather permitting)
• Food merchants
• Sweet treats, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate at the Park Store
• And a beautiful holiday light display to stroll through as you shop!

Date: Nov 26th-27th
Time: 12:00pm-7:00pm (each day)
Free!
We are asking for a cash or food donations.

The Chiefswood Park Holiday Festival is guaranteed to offer your family good cheer, good food and good family fun!

Fall Food Gathering and Ecology
2022-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Do you know how to identify trees and plant?
Trees are important to Six Nations ceremony and culture.
Join Kayanase’s own Kerdo Deer as he walks the Carolinian forest of Chiefswood Park and talks about the fall food gathering and ecology.
This workshop will help with your comfort level and understanding while on the land.
Time: 3pm
Location: Chiefswood Park Pavilion
Cost: Free
No need to pre-register, we ask you sign in when you arrive.
*Please wear proper attire.*

Basket Making Workshop
2022-10-29 09:00 - 2022-10-30 15:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
You choose the basket!
Baskets are crafted with sturdy, tightly woven black ash splints that are used by hunters and trappers to bring their harvest home. Women used them to carry their plants and food they harvest. Today, with the re-emergence of natural products gaining traction, more and more people are using these traditional baskets in their everyday lives for shopping, gathering or simply for transporting items from one place to another.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be making the basket with the most votes! Be sure to place your vote when registering. Basket options are listed below.

16’ Pack Basket
Medium Longhouse Basket
Feast Basket
Children Pack Basket and Children Longhouse Basket
Fancy Basket

Date: October 29-30th
Time: 9am-3pm
!!FREE!!
** Must be able to attend both days**
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! Come enjoy the day with us and learn something new!

2.5km ZOMBIE RUN
2022-10-27 16:00 - 19:00
Will you Survive?
After getting warmed up. We will provided each participant with 2 lives (flags) as you attempt to make your way through the 2.5km zombie ridden Chiefswood Park!
Make it through the course without losing both lives and you SURVIVE.
Water stations provided at the halfway point and prizes are awarded at the end of the run. We look forward to running with you.
You can either choose to be a runner or a zombie.
After getting warmed up. We will provided each participant with 2 lives (flags) as you attempt to make your way through the 2.5km zombie ridden Chiefswood Park! There will be 3 zombie zone you will encounter on the trail. Make it through the course without losing both lives and you SURVIVE.
Water stations provided at the halfway point and prizes are awarded at the end of the run. We look forward to running with you.
You can either choose to be a runner or a zombie.
Distance: Trail is 2.5km
W﻿hen: October 27th from 4pm-7pm
H﻿eats include: 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm
Location: Chiefswood Park 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken ON Canada
Distance: Trail is 2.5km
To register click here we will have 4 different heats to choose from. If you would like to be a zombie there is an option there as well.
If you have any questions or would like to be a zombie please email parkcoordinator@chiefswoodpark.ca

Halloween Outdoor Movie Night
2022-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT!
Chiefswood Park is hosting a double feature Halloween movie night. Friday, October 21st 6:00pm-10:00pm
First up is Casper the friendly ghost
Second were letting you decide! Choose from the following four movies.
Choose one of the following:

The Shining
US
Beetlejuice
Practical Magic

If you would like to vote head to our social media and vote in the comments.
Snacks, coffee, hot chocolate will be available for purchase.
Please bring your own chair and blankets to keep warm.
We will have games to play as well as a contest!
Contest
Come dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume and be entered into a draw!

Please note, adult supervision is required, this is not a drop off event. The second movie is

Witch Paddle
2022-10-21 04:00 - 17:00
Come and join the Chiefswood park staff as we dress up as witches and paddle down the grand!
Every participant that dresses up will be entered into a draw.
Date: October Friday 21st 2022
Time: 4:00pm-5:20pm
Cost: $35
Free if you bring your own vessel
**Vessels will be included you have a choice between kayak, canoe, or SUP board.
25 Spots
To register please call 519-752-3969
** Everyone that needs to rent our vessels must register to be able to participate. Clicking interested does not sign you up for the event
All is welcome!

Fall Colours Paddle
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:30
Sge:no Everyone! Come join us for our Fall Colour Paddle and experience the change of the seasons, on the beautiful Grand River!
Sunday October 16th, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.
Cost: $35
$25 with own vessel
The paddle will include refreshments such as Apple cider, Coffee or Hot Chocolate with Fresh Indian doughnuts and Indian cookies!
Please call Whitlea at 519-752-3969 or programming@chiefswoodpark.ca to register!
Limited spots available!

Fall Colours Paddle
2022-10-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada

FALL FESTIVAL
2022-10-01 11:00 - 16:00
The SNGRDC Community Collaborators program is teaming up with Chiefswood Park to bring you a Fall Festival you will not forget!
* Kids Rollercoaster
* Rock Climbing Wall
* Mechanical Bull
* Indigenous Vendors
* Food Trucks
* DIY Photo Booth
* Fundraiser Pie in the Face
And much more!!!
Bring a donation for the Six Nations Food Bank upon entry for a free bag (while supplies last).
Thank you to the SNGRDC Community Collaborators for making this event possible!
Learn more at www.sndevcorp.ca/community-collaborators

Movie in the Park
2022-09-23 20:30 - 22:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
This week’s movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Chiefswood Park is excited to announce our summer 2022 Movies In The Park series!

Every Friday at dusk, starting July 1, your family can enjoy:
Lawn seating
Food vendors
Popcorn pkgs
And family entertainment!

Prices are $20 per carload at the Park gate OR $120 for an advance full-season pass!
A savings of $160!!

Food vendor & popcorn prices are extra and you’re welcome to BYO blankets and pillows for premium lawn seating!

Call the Park office for more information or to purchase a season pass at (519) 752-3969

Time for Tea
2022-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Bored of your everyday Pekoe tea?
Then come try tasty herbal teas that have beneficial prosperities for your health and wellbeing.
Can you use them any other way? You sure can!
Let’s have fun and do a taste test! Learn how to harvest your own and some useful information that may surprise you!

Join Gail whitlow the owner of Ancestral Voices
Gail Whitlow, born into the Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) – Six Nations Confederacy. Mother of 5, Grandmother of 15. Gail resides on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory First Nation.
Pipe Carrier, Traditional Healer, Medicine Keeper, Helping others on their healing journey through counsel, therapies and helping one to understand how to activate their personal healing journey. Massage Therapist (Relaxation, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Seated Chair), Reflexology, Reiki (Master and other advanced levels), Therapeutic Touch (Advanced levels), Jin Shin High Touch Acupressure, Quantum Touch, Crystal Therapy, Energy Balancing, Hypnosis, Phytotherapy, others
The path to peace is a lifelong journey of personal development. My role is to assist those with a desire to walk a healing path. Sharing culture, ceremony, knowledge, medicine, healing modalities and more through workshops, individual sessions and lectures.

More info:
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $40
$30 SN Members
Provide: Tea for tasting and appetizers
There will be tea for purchase
Location: Chiefswood Park Tall grass prairies.
To Register: We only have 20 spots available to get a spot call 519-752-3969

Movies in the Park
2022-09-16 20:30 - 22:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
This week’s movie: Pirates of the Caribbean (Curse of the black pearl)

Chiefswood Park is excited to announce our summer 2022 Movies In The Park series!

Every Friday at dusk, starting July 1, your family can enjoy:
Lawn seating
Food vendors
Popcorn pkgs
And family entertainment!

Prices are $20 per carload at the Park gate OR $120 for an advance full-season pass!
A savings of $160!!

Food vendor & popcorn prices are extra and you’re welcome to BYO blankets and pillows for premium lawn seating!

Call the Park office for more information or to purchase a season pass at (519) 752-3969

Horn Rattle and Water Drum Workshop
2022-09-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Learn how to make a horn rattle and water drum with Ken Maracle!
Location: Pavilion
Cost: $150
Free to SN Band Members(6 spots)
Date: Wednesday September 14th
Time: 3pm-6pm
15 spots available
Please bring water
The horn rattle is used in ceremonial and social songs as a companion to the water drum.
Ken makes Buffalo Horn rattles and Cow Horn rattles. He uses small non-lead BB’s inside. The sound is louder, clearer and more consistent. The handles are made from various types of wood. Curly maple, cedar, cherry wood etc. The cow horns vary in colour but the buffalo horns are pure black.
Notes: The rattles are made from Cow horn. The handles are various types of wood. The wood drums will be made from Cedar and White Ash with a leather top.
The water drum sounds different from any other kind of drum. It is used for both ceremonial and social songs and is usually accompanied by the Horn Rattle. The base has a plug and is partially filled with water. Buckskin is stretched over the top. Ken uses hickory, cedar, or hard maple to make the Water Drum.
About Ken.
Sgeno,
I am Haohyoh, (Ken Maracle), a faith keeper of the Lower Cayuga Longhouse and a member of the Cayuga Nation, Iroquois Confederacy, Deer Clan.
I have been making reproduction Wampum Belts for more than 30 years. I also make Condolence Canes, Horn Rattles, Water Drums, Traditional Headdresses and more.
For many years I have studied The Great Law, Longhouse Traditions, Haudenosaunee history, Condolence Ceremony and Longhouse Ceremonies

Movies in the Park
2022-09-09 20:30 - 22:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
This week’s movie: Madagascar

Chiefswood Park is excited to announce our summer 2022 Movies In The Park series!

Every Friday at dusk, starting July 1, your family can enjoy:
Lawn seating
Food vendors
Popcorn pkgs
And family entertainment!

Prices are $20 per carload at the Park gate OR $120 for an advance full-season pass!
A savings of $160!!

Food vendor & popcorn prices are extra and you’re welcome to BYO blankets and pillows for premium lawn seating!

Call the Park office for more information or to purchase a season pass at (519) 752-3969

Full Moon Sunset Paddle
2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Join us for our Moon Paddle!
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It’s going to be a beautiful evening.
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Everyone Welcome! Come join us as we honour our Grandmother Moon with a Full Moon sunset Paddle on the Grand River.
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We will be having a glow up challenge! Decorate your kayak or canoe in glow sticks, led lights, anything eco friendly and the best dressed vessel will win a prize!
*Please note that all glow sticks or lights must be fastened to the vessel or self and not fall into the water.
*Each Participants must be experienced.
*Vessels will be included you have a choice between kayak, canoe, or SUP board.
Cost: $35.00 ($25 with own vessel)
We have limited spots available to register call 519-752-3969
*Everyone participating must have paddling experience*

Paint your Paddle
2022-09-04 16:30 - 20:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Paint a wooden paddle with us along the banks of the Grand River. We will demonstrate techniques to paint your paddle inspired by Native plants found in the Carolinian forest in Six Nations or feel free to do your own design.
Date: September 4th
Time: 4:30pm-8:00pm
Cost: $70
Must pay in full to reserve a spot.
Location: Pavilion
Limited to 14 spots
Dinner Provided
Itinerary:

4:30pm-6pm Paint your paddle, participants can make up there own designs or follow along with the instructor to make the inspired paddle. Sign Waivers, get everyone ready for paddle
6pm Once everyone is finished painting we will be providing dinner.
6:45pm Everyone will get ready to paddle.
7pm-8pm paddle on the Grand River and watch the sunset.

Register for this workshop all the required materials will be provided.
Everyone is Welcome.

Archery
2022-09-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-09-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Join us for archery!!
All participants will have their own lane and equipment.
Our archery programs are suitable for both beginners and those with previous archery experience.
Each participants will receive archery instruction and enjoy target practice along with other fun activities such as: archery games, challenges and a competition.
All equipment is providedRecommended for ages 10 years and upCPR and first aid trained staffThis will take place under the beautiful Carolinian trees down at the riverside field.
For more information or to book today, please call 519-752-3969
Cost: $25.00
Payment is required in full at time of reservation. If you don’t show up or don’t cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.

Sunset Paddle
2022-09-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Join us for a Sunset Paddle as we take in a beautiful summer sunsets.
Start time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Cost: $25
Limited space available first come first served.
Call us at (519) 752-3969 to reserve your spot!
Payment is required in full at time of reservation. If you don’t show up or don’t cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.
This is weather permitted.

Movies in the Park
2022-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
This week’s movie: Matilda

Chiefswood Park is excited to announce our summer 2022 Movies In The Park series!

Every Friday at dusk, starting July 1, your family can enjoy:
Lawn seating
Food vendors
Popcorn pkgs
And family entertainment!

Prices are $20 per carload at the Park gate OR $120 for an advance full-season pass!
A savings of $160!!

Food vendor & popcorn prices are extra and you’re welcome to BYO blankets and pillows for premium lawn seating!

Call the Park office for more information or to purchase a season pass at (519) 752-3969

One Day Of Wellness
2022-08-27 09:30 - 18:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Come and join us for a One Day of Wellness!
Happening this Saturday August 27th
9:30am – 11:00am: Morning Flow Yoga, Setting intentions and Meditation with Linsey Hill
11:00am -12:00pm Sound bathing – sound healing/ forest bath
12pm-1pm: Lunch (Provided)
1pm-4pm: Nature walk picking medicines/salves making
Price: $40
$30 for SN band member.
To book your spot call 519-752-3969
