Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout

Midhurst/June 23, 2025 – On Wednesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m., join the Friends of Wiidookdaadiwin as they celebrate the grand open of this new heritage/tourism attraction right here in Simcoe County.

This event marks the culmination of more than 20 years of dedicated effort by this group of partners and volunteers, who have worked extensively and collaboratively to bring to life their shared vision.

The vision for the Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout includes an opportunity to speak to the entire history of this place; thousands of years of usage by Indigenous nations, the colonization of the area by Europeans, and a new paradigm of cooperative development. 

Wiidookdaadiwin, which means “Working Together and Helping One Another” in the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway) language, embodies the spirit of partnership and community.

About Friends of the Wiidookdaadiwin
The Friends of Wiidookdaadiwin Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from the Chippewas of Rama, the Chippewas of Georgina Island, Beausoleil First Nation, a seat for a lawyer and accountant, the Artist, a representative of the County of Simcoe at large, and a representative of the region. This board is supported by the County of Simcoe, the Rotary Clubs, local businesses, and members of the public. The Committee unveiled the Wiidookdaadiwin icon, created by renowned sculptor and artist Marlene Hilton Moore, in 2014 and gathered again to commemorate its relocation its permanent home at the Lookout in 2021.