EVENTS

Event Overview

June is National Indigenous History Month. At SLC we have a line-up of wonderful events, speakers and resources!

Calendar of Events (PDF)

More Information

A PDF version of the calendar is attached for reference.

Details for each event are listed below. If you are emailing us to register please include the name of the workshop/session.

31-3: Purple highlighted events are part of the Learning Connections Conference

• Register for LCC here

14: Personalizing Your Land Acknowledgement 10-11am

• Join Indigenous Services as we discuss the significance of acknowledging Indigenous lands and opening gatherings in a good way
• Work in break-out groups to personalize the land acknowledgement and develop relations with the history of Indigenous peoples
• Ready to start your learning journey? Email indigenousservices@sl.on.ca to register.

16: The Angry Inuk: Cultural Prejudice in the Media 12-1pm

• After watching the documentary, join us as we discuss the impact of media on culture and the perpetuation of stereotypes
• Watch the documentary 00:44:18 and then join the discussion!
• Registration is not required, please use this Teams link.

21: Indigenous Peoples Day

Virtual Gathering 10-11:30am: Language & Identity

• A celebration of identity, language revitalization and Indigenous belonging
• Registration is not required, please use this Teams link.

Fry Bread at Home 12-1pm

• There is nothing quite like fresh fry bread and jam; fun for the whole family!
• Learn to make your own in this at home cooking workshop with Elder Helena alongside some strawberry moon teachings
• An ingredient list will be provided in advance for registered participants, email indigenousservices@sl.on.ca

22: "Every Child Matters" Panel Discussion 1-2pm

• Presented by HR&OD in partnership with SLC's Indigenous Student Services Team. Join our panel as we explore the impact of colonization and Residential School on Indigenous Peoples from historical and current perspectives.
• This is a safe place to discuss Residential Schools and the impact of their legacy on our communities, including the recent mass grave discovery in Kamloops B.C. on May 27, 2021.
• Circle Leaders: Helena Waasaa Biidaasamose Kwe Neveu, Elder; Shirley Chaisson, Indigenous Student Advisor; Jessie Pengelly, Indigenous Student Advisor; Katie Jock Lamarche, Indigenous Recruiter and Community Engagement Officer; Holly Karennenhá:wi Brant, Indigenous Counsellor
• Register

25: Book Club Meeting with the Author! 12-1pm

• In June, the book club is reading Crow Winter by K. McBride
• Read the book on your own and then join the conversation with colleagues and author Karen McBride
• Registration for this event is limited, email indigenousservices@sl.on.ca

Virtual Museums & Galleries

• The Ottawa Art Gallery’s Wrapped in Culture, a collaborative, Indigenous-led and community-grounded project, organized by lead-artist Rosalie Favell, will stop in three Canadian galleries and will make two stops in Australia in 2021. Virtual Tour
• The National Gallery of Canada has created Virtual NGC - from curator’s choice and virtual gallery features to thought-provoking articles and downloadable resources: https://www.gallery.ca/virtual-ngc
• Mohawk artist Skawennati and ABTEC’s TimeTraveller™ page with episodes available for viewing: https://www.timetravellertm.com/episodes/
• Wapikoni’s one-of-a-kind collection that is unique in the world, featuring over 1,295 films and 817 musical recordings, demonstrating exceptional Indigenous cultural heritage, with different language offerings: http://www.wapikoni.ca/films

Resources for Families & Children

• How We’re Teaching Indigenous History To Our Kids: Read
• Activity sheets and colouring pages: Browse/Do
• Indigenous Kids CBC Radio: Listen

Other Resources

• 10 Things You Can Do: Kamloops Indian Residential School: Read/Act

Explore our vast collection of resources through the SLC library stlawrencecollege.libguides.com/indigenous.