Welcome sign in the Ska -Nah – Doht Museum| Alex Allan | XFM News
The Ska-Nah-Doht village and museum in London Ontario is holding activities for families to help learn about the Haudenosaunee – People of the Longhouse. Vicki Robinson came with her kids to let them learn more about their history.” It’s important for the kids to see where our country started and the way it’s changed”, Robinson said.
Families can learn about the Ska-Nah-Doht village that’s celebrating their 50th anniversary. The Museum has created a mini exhibit at the Resource center that families and children can interact with and learn about the First Nations’ village. Alison Klages is the Curator of the Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum. She mentions that this is a great place for families to learn about the land’s history. “It’s an excellent opportunity for parents to gain that knowledge so when their kids have questions they’re able to answer those as well,” Klages said.
Small Display of the Ska-Nah-Doht Village | Alex Allan | XFM News
The display also includes news articles and memorabilia from Ska-Nah-Doht’s first 50 years. The Haudenosaunee lived along the Antler River or also known as the Thames River about a thousand years ago. First Nation community members and archaeologists still research the history of the area. “We are visited by people of all ages and stages of their learning journey to be better members of our physical, natural and social environment” Klages said.
With the lands holding a long history of information, Alison believes that it is important for the children to learn about the historical significance of the area. “We learned that they made snowshoes but stuck them together using animal cuts and then dried the meat on wooden stands in the past”, Andrea Robinson said.
Theresa and Jayden Zsoldo’s at the clay making activity | Alex Allan | XFM News
This might not be the typical place you would bring your kids for March break but it might be enjoyable for others rather than going Skiing or Snowboarding. “This is way better because you get to be outside in the snow, around the animals and to get to see everything is so nice”, Andrea Robinson said.
The Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum have a lot of activities going on through March 13 to the 17, like excavating Chocolate chip cookies to learn about archeology. If that is not your speed there will also be lessons about tools, materials, and pottery, used during their era.
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