About

 Zhaawnong Webb (pronounced zh-aw-wu-nung) is an Anishinaabe man from the territory of the Mississauga Ojibwe peoples. Zhaawnong just completed his Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies with Trent University and is currently continuing his studies in the Indigenous and Canadian Studies graduate program at Trent. While having worked as a public speaker, storyteller, and educator, Zhaawnong has always  been passionate about his culture. Zhaawnong lives for his ceremonies, songs, dances, and the learning of his Anishinaabe language.

Zhaawnong is an Anishinaabe-nini (man) through his Algonquin mother from Kitigan-Zibi First Nation in Quebec, and his Ojibwe father from Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario. While coming from and being raised in the Kawartha Nishinawbe community in Burleigh Falls Ontario. With relations to the Bear clan from his mother, Zhaawnong is of the Crane clan from his father. Zhaawnong is also a first degree Midewin, learning about his Anishinaabe culture and spirituality from his relatives at Minweyweywigaan in Wiikwemikoong Manitoulin Island.