About Eagle Spirits

Who We Are

Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters is a community of people, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous. We create space for Indigenous Arts & Culture by gathering, sharing, and learning. We host events, workshops, classes and gatherings for the community and our members.

Our Mission

We are Indigenous and non-indigenous people sharing, celebrating, learning and creating space for Indigenous arts and culture along the north shores of Lake Ontario, based in south Mississauga. 

Our Vision

We do this by:

  • Organizing Art Exhibitions and Community Gatherings
  • Teaching Arts, crafts and Language through Workshops
  • Establishing a Community Drumming group
  • Offering Healing and Naming Ceremonies
  • Growing a Three Sisters Garden to share knowledge and food.

 

What we do

Our Indigenous led programs educate and immerse the members in various aspects of Indigenous Culture through arts, music, stories and experiences. 

Features

Our Founders

We are extremely proud of our Indigenous founders

Barry Gilbert

Founder

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Kandy Kennedy

Founder

Lynn Taylor

Lynn Taylor

Founder

Our Team

Our Executive Team

Barry Gilbert

President

Lynn Taylor

Treasurer

Kaitlyn Wilcox

Secretary

Starra Matysiak

Executive Assistant

Our Board

Eagle Spirits Board of Directors: Guiding our Vision

Barry Gilbert

Director

Lynn Taylor

Director

Kaitlyn Wilcox

Director

Austin VanDerStarren

Director

Joyce Taylor

Director

Steven Gwartz

Director

Allison Leroux

Director

Miguel Turato

Director

Michael Taylor

Director

Youth Council

Empowering Youth Voices: Eagle Spirits' Vision for the Future

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Youth Council

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Youth Council

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Youth Council

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Youth Council

Our Advisors

Eagle Spirits is grateful for the knowledge and experience our group of advisors bring to the organization.

Prof. John Danahy

Advisor

Deborah Goss

Advisor

Gurpreet Rosales

Advisor

Darrell Budnick

Advisor

Michael Scholz

Advisor

FAQ

How do I signup for a workshop

Go to the Workshop Page to see current offerings.  Click Here

No,  All events and programming are for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous

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