Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin is a cultural centre that is also home to the Manido Chiman Museum and Gift Shop in the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.

Our Mission

To revitalize, reintegrate, enhance and protect the cultural traditions, customs, practices, heritage, language, and arts of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.

About Us

Omàmiwinini Pimàdjwowin translates to the Algonquin Way of Life. We are a not-for-profit organization and registered charity that was established in 2002, through consultation with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation membership. An agreement was made with the Council of Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation to establish Omamiwinini Pimadjwowin as a way to meet the community’s needs for restoring our culture and language.

We envision building a new Cultural Centre and Museum which will be a place to share our culture, traditions, language, and art forms. The Museum will be a place where visitors can come and learn about our community and the Algonquin peoples of this area.

Our Logo

The sun which nourishes the earth and all living things, representing revitalization. The Eagle represents the being who carries itself in a dignified manner, without hesitation or effort, representing our ability to enhance and sustain our traditional way of life. The Bear reflects the logo of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. The wigwam represents our community with the open door indicating our warm welcome. The roots running deep represent our potential for the re-growth of our traditional ways of life.