AlgomaTrad News

Welcome to the homepage for the AlgomaTrad 50+ Community Program 2025, supported by a Senior Community Grant from the Government of Ontario! Keep scrolling for information about all the exciting programs coming up in February, and stay tuned for more in March! People of all ages are welcome to participate in all programs. Click here […]

Welcome to the March calendar for the AlgomaTrad 50+ Community Program! Keep scrolling to read about the exciting workshops and events coming up in March. To take a look at the February calendar, click here! Basket-making w/ Heather Pepper – Thursday, February 27, 9:30am – 1:00pm, Bruce Mines Library Note: In this workshop, we will […]

AlgomaTrad is developing a database of local musicians, artists and craftspeople, especially seniors, which will help inform future programming and serve as a network for the local arts community. If you have arts and heritage skills, please let us know! (Examples: woodcarving, playing an instrument, storytelling, fibre arts, etc.) To tell us about your skill(s), […]

Join us at the St. Joseph Island Royal Canadian Legion (1534 10th Side Rd, Richards Landing) for a Community Dance on Saturday, February 15, 7:00pm. The dance will feature live traditional music, with called contra and square dances, in addition to a few waltzes! Caller is Rod Martin. Music for the event will be provided […]

AlgomaTrad, with Johnson Township Recreation, will present a Robbie Burns Supper on Saturday, January 25 at the Johnson Township Community Centre, Desbarats, featuring a traditional Burns menu as well as Scottish fiddle music and songs, Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Highland Bagpiping and more. Tickets are: Adults $60; Students/Seniors $50; and 12 & Under $30, […]

AlgomaTrad is inviting beginners to come out and learn some basics of Scottish Country Dancing Saturday, January 4, 11, and 18th from 3:15 – 4:45 pm at Harmony-St. Mark’s United Church in Richards Landing. This will be an opportunity to have fun and to learn in an inclusive social setting, and will help us prepare […]

Join us to prepare a few songs for the AlgomaTrad Robbie Burns night, which will be held on January 25. No experience necessary! Our intent is to make this a low-time commitment and a great community experience! Our initial rehearsal will be held on Saturday, January 4, 1-3pm, at Harmony-St. Marks United Church in Richards […]

Join us at the Johnson Community Centre, (1 Cameron Ave, off of Main St, Desbarats) for a Community Dance, featuring live traditional music, with called contra, square and lined dances, in addition to a few waltzes! The dances will be called by local callers Rodney Martin and Julie Schryer. Music will be provided by Julie […]

The 21st annual AlgomaTrad Family Camp took place from Monday, August 12 to Sunday, August 18 at the AlgomaTrad Centre. Participants of all-ages along with highly skilled and passionate artists/mentors enjoyed a magical week on beautiful St. Joseph Island.  The 180 person camp featured over 70 workshops each day, covering all learning levels from introduction […]