Indigenous Programming
Indigenous education and reconciliation are very important priorities for the university. Led by indigenous Education and Cultural Services and the President's Indigenous Reconciliation Taskforce, we strive to build, throughout the campus community, a sense of gratitude, understanding and appreciation for indigenous people, their history, and the land they have welcomed us to share with them.
October
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Indigenous Introduction - Shifting the Narrative
- Facilitator: Jill Thompson and Carol Ducharme
- Time: 2:30pm - 4pm
- Date: October 21st, 2020
Did you ever wonder what are the proper terms to refer to Indigenous Peoples?
Have you ever questioned where Indigenous stereotypes came from, or the damage they cause?
In this session, we will explore these questions, and learn how to shift the narrative about Indigenous people in Canada, by understanding their perspectives, and then recognize the impact of the Residential School System and the TRC as a process. The audience will engage in a debrief and discussion with a live Q & A with facilitators. The intention of this workshop is to provide an introductory understanding of Indigenous peoples and shift the narrative as a stepping stone towards reconciliation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify three distinct Indigenous groups in Canada and how to acknowledge and talk to them in a good way
- Compare and contrast Western and Indigenous worldviews
- Discuss the Residential School System impacts, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the process in a holistic framework
November
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Bracelet Workshop
- Facilitator: Rick Bourque
- Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
- Date: November 24, 2020
February
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Choker Workshop
- Facilitator: Rick Bourque
- Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
- Date: February 22, 2021
March
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Earring Workshop
- Facilitator: Rick Bourque
- Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
- Date: March 16, 2021
April
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From Contact Til Now
- Facilitator: Jill Thompson and Carol Ducharme
- Duration: 2pm - 3:30pm
- Date: April 20, 2021
This workshop will provide participants with a learning opportunity designed to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the history of colonization and explore the past and ongoing impacts on Indigenous communities. A debrief with live Q & A session will follow the presentation.
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
1) Interpret the impact of colonization and stereotypes on Indigenous communities
2) Recognize the resiliency and strength of Indigenous Peoples
3) Articulate one way to contribute to reconciliation
Members of the Indigenous Education and Culture Services team will facilitate this session.
Agenda:
Introduction
Pre-contact/Post – contact life
Reconciling Colonial Histories
Truth and Reconciliation
June 2021
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Medicine Walk
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- Company and Facilitator: Rick Bourque
- Duration: 2pm - 4pm
- Date: June 16, 2021
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Indigenous education and reconciliation are very important priorities for the university. Led by Indigenous Education and Cultural Services and the President’s Indigenous Reconciliation Taskforce, we strive to build, throughout the campus community, a sense of gratitude, understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people, their history, and the land they have welcomed us to share with them.
Given the goals of reconciliation and ongoing education, we have made a number of interesting and helpful video resources available to students, staff and faculty through the library website.
The Library has subscribed to two video playlists. The first is the Future History Series, a television show that looks back at the history of the Indigenous community and looks forward to their brighter future. The second is a Treaties Recognition Playlist, which tells the history of treaties in Canada as well as other important Indigenous stories that have affected our nation and its cultural landscape.
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We highly recommend you watch these videos and share them with others interested in supporting our journey toward reconciliation.
Many other resources on Indigenous studies are also available, including books, databases, statistics and data. You can find links to these resources in the Library’s research guide.
For more information, contact Indigenous Education and Cultural Services.