Cameco has announced its support for the new Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) and its inaugural exhibit, Gidinawendimin, which means we are all related in Anishinaabemowin.
The exhibit, set to open in fall 2025, celebrates the Michi Saagiig dialect-the first predominant language spoken in this region.
The exhibit was developed in collaboration with e wiindmaagzijig-a group of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and language revitalization leaders. It aims to showcase the beauty, resilience, and significance of Anishinaabemowin, ensuring its authenticity through guidance from Indigenous experts and experiential design firm Entro.
“Anishinaabemowin izhi-Chegwin-Our language is everything,” says Tom Cowie, a Hiawatha First Nation Eagle Staff carrier and member of e wiindmaagzijig. “It carries our stories, traditions, and knowledge.”
Cameco’s Vice-President of Fuel Services Dale Clark says the company is honoured to support the initiative.
“This is an important project to preserve Indigenous history, culture, and the wisdom of generations.”
A full version of Gidinawendimin will open at NCAM in Cobourg this year, followed by the Peterborough Museum and Archives in 2026. A mobile version will travel across Williams Treaty First Nations territory to schools, cultural centres, and other locations.
As part of its support, Cameco is funding the Cameco Reading Room at NCAM, a public research and programming space. The new museum will also feature a gallery, conservation lab, and collections storage to protect local history.
Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander says Cameco’s contribution helps honour Indigenous heritage.
“This partnership will create a space where residents can learn, reflect, and appreciate the diverse history that has shaped this community.”
For more information, please visit Northumberland.ca/NCAM.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)