Meet Brittany Taylor

I am a proud member of Curve Lake First Nation (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg territory) and a resident of the Kawartha Lakes region. As an Indigenous educator, artist, musician, and knowledge-keeper, I am deeply committed to sharing the beauty and wisdom of Anishinaabe culture. Guided by my grandfather’s teachings on respecting nibi (water) and traditional livelihoods, I strive to foster cultural pride among Indigenous youth and deepen reconciliation understanding in broader community spaces.

Cultural Educator & Community Partner

I am frequently invited into schools across the Kawartha Lakes area, including Langton Public School in Fenelon Falls and Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School, to share traditional Anishinaabemowin teachings, drumming, singing, and guide smudging ceremonies. I also collaborate with educators to integrate Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum, such as exploring teachings like the “thirteen moons on Turtle’s back,” a culturally rooted way of marking the seasons.

Artist, Storyteller & Performer

I have partnered on projects like the Langton school mural, unveiling a large turtle-themed artwork surrounded by student interpretations of seasonal moons. Additionally, I have smudged and offered words of inspiration during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Bobcaygeon, which featured drumming, community stone walks, and fundraising for Curve Lake’s school lunch program.

Indigenous Knowledge Advocate

I share and preserve Anishinaabe teachings through land-based learning, cultural workshops, storytelling, music, hand drumming, song, and art. I co-lead events such as “Strawberries and the Mishkodeh,” celebratory gatherings in Bobcaygeon focused on Anishinaabemowin, teachings, drumming, dance, and cultural sharing, creating spaces for cultural exchange and community building. I also guide experiences like the Understanding Adventures Canoe Trip through the Trent-Severn, the Indigenous Youth Roots Summer Camp at the YMCA, and the Indigenous Youth Roots YMCA Wellness Retreat, connecting participants to the land, water, wellness practices, and Anishinaabe knowledge. I am a key voice at Truth & Reconciliation community initiatives, offering smudging blessings and teachings to honor residential school survivors and support healing.

Through monthly school visits, public ceremonies, murals, and community events, I apply my deep-rooted knowledge and vibrant creativity to nurture connection to land, language, and Anishinaabe identity for audiences of all ages. I am honored to serve as a cultural ambassador in Curve Lake, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Lindsay, and beyond, working towards a more inclusive and understanding community.

“Miigwetch for taking the time to journey with me through these stories;
your openness and respect help keep our teachings alive.” ~ Brittany Taylor

Walking the lands of my ancestors has guided me on this path of learning, teaching, and sharing. Every river, forest, and sacred site carries the stories and wisdom of those who came before me, inspiring my work to preserve and pass on Anishinaabe knowledge. Through my teachings, ceremonies, and community engagement, I strive to honor their legacy, strengthen cultural connections, and empower future generations to walk proudly in their own heritage.