Native Culture

Meet Alex

Alex Mathias is a native Ojibway speaker, and elder, and the last remaining aboriginal living on his ancestral lands in Temagami. His home is located at the mouth of the Obabika River, where his family has been living for hundreds of years.

Alex was raised in the traditional manner, hunting and trapping, and following the spiritual guides of his forefathers. He is ready to share his rich collection of creation stories with you in the intimate setting of an evening campfire.

Read more about Alex Mathias on Ottertooth.

The Anishnabai

The Misabi family (to which Alex belongs) are members of the Anishnabai tribe whose ancestors have treasured and protected this land for many generations. In that time they have left only a few marks of their presence, in the form of sacred sites.

You may choose to visit one of these sacred sites. Some of the trails you will follow were trampled down over 3,000 years - by foot, snowshoe and toboggan! Be sure to bring your camera as you will find photo ops at every curve in the path, every rise in the landscape.