About

First Nation Cultural Tours provides cultural tourism to people seeking to educate themselves and others about First Nations People; in particular about the Ojibwe People and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation

Tours are provided on Georgina Island to groups and individuals seeking traditional knowledge and to experience the actual environment in which First Nations People live(d). Customers are educated about the “Original People” through sensory experiences like: traditional song and dance performances, storytelling, medicinal ceremonies (smudging), eagle feather introductions, drumming circles, educational trail walks with site seeing, choice craft workshops, and various artifacts and objects.

FNCT is also available for knowledge seekers off site. Schools are encouraged to book Jacob Charles to come and visit their class. A variety of workshops have been created specifically to comply with curriculum requirements.

FNCT also offers Traditional Opening and Closing Ceremonies for events. FNCT is hired by event coordinators seeking to appreciate and recognize the importance of Indigenous Culture.

Mission Statement:

To provide Indigenous Culture through interactive and educational experiences to all of those in search of Canada’s First Peoples.

Vision Statement:

To open new doors and provide opportunity to the health and well being that the world strives for mentally, physically and emotionally.

Brief Biography on Jacob Charles

Jacob Charles, Owner and Operator of FNCT

Jake Charles or Na-nock-ashee (which means Hummingbird in Ojibway) is a traditional Anishinaabe knowledge sharer, teacher and cultural guide in his community of the Chippewas of Georgina Island. As owner of First Nation Cultural Tours he has created unique experiential programming with the goal to provide Indigenous culture to all those in search of our First Peoples.

Click here to read about Jake’s spiritual and cultural journey.