Nawapon Photo Gallery

Nawapon, an Algonquin word that translates as “gathering strength for the journey,” is the name for the Indigenous Learning Commons. Nawapon serves as a gathering place for weddings, meetings, conferences, and banquets.

Right outside of Nawapon a beautiful courtyard. Ishkodewan is the title for the outdoor courtyard with its Gathering Circle and fire-vessel. The word means “there is fire.” Ishkodewan, is used for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and late-night fires during your reception.

Ishkodewan ceremonial fire.
A table set up in Nawapon looking outside onto the courtyard.
A view of Ishkodewan courtyard looking into Nawapon.
A close up of the wedding table set up.
Wedding table set up in Nawapon
Tables with place settings, blush napkins, grey tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a floral centerpiece with a view of the room and outdoor windows.
Wedding table and head table set up in Nawapon.
A view of the Lodge in Nawapon.
Wedding table set up in Nawapon.
A wedding ceremony in Ishkodewan Courtyard
A wedding reception in Nawapon with up-lighting.