OSTTC: LONGHOUSE GANǪSA’Ǫ:WEH

17th Century Longhouse Replica

ABOUT US

Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre: Longhouse

Ganǫsa’ǫ: weh was established in 2014.

As Culture and Ecotourism grows within the Six Nations of the Grand River and surrounding communities Ogwehohweh Skills and Trades Training Centre (OSTTC) is working hard to raise awareness of our rich Haudenosaunee heritage. We have worked towards this effort by creating our site as ongoing cultural and ecotourism development.

Come to learn the Haudenosaunee history and culture by visiting our 17th Century full sized replica Longhouse - Ganǫsa’ǫ: weh and our ecological restoration efforts at the Kayanase Greenhouse!

OUR PURPOSE

Our longhouse is a 17th century replica longhouse, the longhouse was built by our local tradesmen of Six Nations. The longhouse is accurate with average historical records.
Our longhouse today is used for education and teaching not only our people but also our visitors to Six Nations, to provide an exceptional cultural experience that increases their understanding and appreciation for Six Nations’ and Haudenosaunee natural resources, society, history, a safe place to learn and culture.

OPEN FOR TOURS!

WE'RE OPEN!

BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

OSTTC: Longhouse Ganǫsa’ǫ:weh is open for guided and self-guided tours. Prices vary depending on age.

Our tour guides are also available for pre-booked cultural experience packages!

To find out more

Phone: 519-717-3957 or Email: jheri@osttc.com

TOURS

General Tour - Guided Longhouse Tour

AGE 6-12 $4.00

AGE 12+ $12.00

General Tour - Self Guided Tour

(Must Purchase Tour Book $10)

AGE 6-12 $3.00

AGE 12+ $6.00

THEMED TOUR WORKSHOPS

If you are looking for more information or to book a tour please contact Jheri
Phone: 519-717-3957
Email: Jheri@osttc.com

CONCEPTS OF ECOLOGY & CULTURE HISTORY

$20.00 Per Person

This workshop will involve discussing ideas about the relationship between cultural concepts of Six Nations history and ceremonial knowledge and ecological concepts. Land based information such as gathering, food, historical uses of plants/trees.

ECOLOGY OF WATER

$20.00 Per Person

This workshop will involve discussing ideas about the relationship between cultural concepts of Six Nations history and water based concepts such as travel, food, health, resources, places, ecosystems.

FOREST ECOLOGY & CULTURE

$20.00 Per Person

Take an up close look at the roles and relationships of various organisms in the local forests and land types. Along with the ceremonial/historical knowledge involved with forest ecosystem of Six Nations. The location can either be Tourism Trail, Oshweken Trail and Kayanase Site

WINTER & SPRING SHRUB IDENTIFICATION

$20.00 Per Person

This workshop will be half day to Learn identification skills to competently identify 5 - 10+ trees/shrubs/vines found along trails and on or on Kayanase site. Crash course in Binomial nomenclature

ADD ON'S FOR TOURS

Price List

Please be aware that some activities are seasonal*
When inquiring please sent us the number of participants in your tour, so we can ensure we have enough equipment/materials for everyone!

$5

Basic

Tea Sampling
Cordage Twisting
Braiding Craft
Site Walk

$10

Mid-grade

Ding-ball/Lacrosse
Archery
Friction Fire
Painting

$20

Premium

Fishing
Mini Basket Weaving
Planting

$40

VIP - coming soon!

Canoe
Kayak

VISITOR REVIEWS

I went with my partner and our Neice and Nephew (grades 5 and 4). We all really enjoyed this tour! It gives you so much knowledge and engaged the kids as well. We had fun attempting friction fires too!
We weren't even finished the tour when my nephew asked "When can we come back?".