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LondonTourism.ca 5MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITSSka-Nah-Doht Village and Museum, nestled within Longwoods Road Conservation Area, just 30 minutes west of London, offers a window into Haudenosaunee life about 1000 years ago. Guests can explore outdoorexhibits offering insight into the rich heritageof this local Indigenous community. With its longhouse village and museum, visitors will immerse themselves in the outdoors, experience cultural belongings and learnabout conservation efforts.The surrounding 155 acres of Carolinian forests known as Longwood Road Conservation Area offers ten kilometers of accessible trails, wetland boardwalks, a pavilion and picnic areas. The museumalso provides a space for birdwatching andwildlife observation.INDIGENOUS HERITAGE:EXPLORING THE LAND & HONOURING TRADITIONSWant to learn more about the Indigenous history of the area and admire First Nations art? We%u2019ve compiled a few of London%u2019s top Indigenous heritage offerings for you to enjoy.Ska-Nah-Doht Village and MuseumThe Museum of Ontario Archaeology Explore moreWhen downtown, be sure to check out the stunning murals by Hawlii Pichette (Urban Iskwew) in Market Lane.KNOWLEDGE SHARING THROUGH THE ARTSTourism London%u2019s Welcome Centre at 696 Wellington Road offers up a unique settingfor an Indigenous Art Gallery with workby local artists including Annette Sullivan, Brenda Collins, Chandra Nolan, MikeCywink, Oscar Marroquin-Ponce, Renee Jewell and Steve Maracle.Their artwork represents various themesthat speak to Indigenous worldviews andexperiences and are created from diversematerials including textiles, beadwork, cedar,porcupine quills, birch bark, acrylic and glass.There are also two mosaic murals installed on the south exterior wall that signify the ongoingand historical relationship of the local FirstNations communities to each other and to the surrounding communities. The murals help tosituate visitors to the city and locals alike to the traditional territory of the Indigenous peoples.Indigenous Murals at the East Lions Community CentreThe mural Firekeeper, created by Ojibwe educator and visual artist Mike Cywink, adorns the exterior-facing windows nearthe entrance of the East Lions Community Centre. It's the first in a series of stainedglass-style murals across the city, developedthrough the Songlines Project.Inside the centre, Way of Life - Bimaadziwin - Tsi' niy%u00f3ht tsi ty%u00fanhe', by Anishinaabe educator and visual artist Nancy Deleary, surrounds the fireplace and is the first artisticinterpretation of a Wampum Belt in London.The Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA) is dedicated to exploring and preservingOntario%u2019s deep archaeological heritage.Located beside the Lawson Site, a 500-yearold Indigenous village and National Historic Site, the MOA cares for millions of archaeological objects from across the province and offers exhibits, programsand tours that highlight over 13,000 years of human and natural history. Visitors of all ages can engage with Ontario%u2019s past throughhands-on activities, educational programsand seasonal events. The museum%u2019s gift shopalso features books, clothing and art by local First Nations creators.Artist Mike Cywink and his mural, Firekeeper LondonTourism.ca 5