During the month of June, the School of Continuing Studies will be hosting various talks and workshops for National Indigenous History Month.
See two of the interactive presentations given by Wanda Gabriel and Alex Allard Gray:
Wanda Gabriel Presents: A Look at the Truth & Reconciliation Commission
Wednesday June 2, 10:30-12:00 EST
In this session led by Wanda Gabriel participants explore the five different types of elements addressing the legacy of Residential Schools, as listed in The Settlement Agreement. One of the elements, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will be examined in detail. Participants will look at the process of this historical commission of their years of operation and how they carefully approached survivors to gather the stories. Particular focus will be on the calls to action and what this means for Canadians. Participants will be invited to explore, share views and find ways to engage in the calls to action via breakout rooms.
Alex Allard Gray Presents: Braiding Sweetgrass; Understanding Indigenous Resilience and Making Space for Indigenous Ways of Thinking
Tuesday June 29, 10:30-12:00 EST
In this interactive presentation, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and learn of ways to incpororate and create space for Indigenous ways of thinking into their work. Indigenous Resilience will be highlighted through examples pertaining to the presenter’s community and how his Indigenous identity guides his work with Indigenous learners.
See the Full Schedule and Info Here