national truth and reconciliation flag raising

event date: 
friday, september 6, 2024 - 9:30am to 10:30am edt
event location: 
outside on the steps of the agora (rain location cases atrium)
event contact name: 
stacey pawluk
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext 7219
event contact e-mail: 

summer feast

event date: 
tuesday, july 16, 2024 - 12:00pm edt
event location: 
agora circle (rain location: gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007)
event contact name: 
sheila pelletier-demerah
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8085
event contact e-mail: 

you are invited to join us! 

summer feast

tuesday, july 16th, 2024

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm 

agora circle (rain location: gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007)

enjoy a traditional meal and celebrate the warmth, joy and energy of the summer season! 

everyone is welcome! 

gathering on decolonization and indigenization of veterinary medical curriculum

event date: 
friday, september 20, 2024 - 8:30am to 4:30pm edt
event location: 
virtual/in-person (阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 or ovc)
event contact name: 
dr. michel s. beaulieu, associate vice-provost (academic)
event contact e-mail: 
 
the university of guelph, ontario veterinary college, and 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜  are excited to announce a special gathering focused on decolonization and indigenization of the veterinary medical curriculum will be held on 20 september 2024. 

this interactive and experiential one-day gathering presents an opportunity for members of the university of guelph, ovc, and lakehead university communities and veterinary medical professionals to come together with community members to begin a dialogue around issues of indigenization and decolonization in veterinary medical education. this event will provide an opportunity for us to learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward creating a more inclusive and culturally responsive educational environment. 

the keynote speaker will be sheila cote-meek, director of indigenous educational studies program, brock university.  

event details: 
  • date: september 20, 2024 (all day) 
  • format: learning circles to explore key questions led by indigenous facilitators. attendees can participate in person or virtually.
  • closing session: wrap-up with a focus on tangible next steps, individual action, and accountability. 

refreshments and lunch will be provided for those attending in person.  

let us come together to learn, share, and envision a curriculum that reflects indigenous perspectives and knowledge. attendees can participate in person or virtually. once the final agenda is confirmed, information will be sent to registrants.  
  
participants will be limited and offered on a first come first served basis, so please register soon.  


this event is a collaboration between ontario veterinary college and 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and sponsored by funding from the university of guelph’s office of diversity and human rights edi enhancement fund.  

eclipse watch party

event date: 
monday, april 8, 2024 - 2:00pm edt
event location: 
gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007a
event contact name: 
yolanda twance
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
event contact e-mail: 

join us to watch the university of toronto’s eclipse 2024 livestream event

“chasing the shadow from niagara to newfoundland”

monday, april 8, 2024 

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007a

refreshments provided. everyone welcome.

spring feast

event date: 
tuesday, april 9, 2024 - 12:00pm edt
event location: 
gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007a
event contact name: 
sheila pelletier-demerah
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8085
event contact e-mail: 

spring feast

tuesday, april 9, 2024 

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007a

join us for a celebration of the change of season with elder ma-nee chacaby who will share traditional teachings.

all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are welcome!

take a break from studying to enjoy traditional food and visit with fellow 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .

sweat lodge ceremony

event date: 
friday, april 5, 2024 - 3:00pm edt
event location: 
阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 sweat lodge site
event contact name: 
yolanda twance
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
event contact e-mail: 

sweat lodge ceremony

friday, april 5, 2024

3:00 pm 

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 sweat lodge site 

elder gene nowegejick, will be conducting a sweat lodge ceremony on friday, april 5th, 2024 starting at 3 pm at the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 sweat lodge site. wear loose clothing, such as t-shirts, shorts and long skirts. be sure to bring a towel. participants are encouraged to bring the elder a tobacco offering which is available at issc (uc1007). if you are on your moon time you must not participate in the sweat lodge ceremony or handle ceremonial items.

for more information contact yolanda twance, issc coordinator at 807-343-8010 ext. 8084 or coordinator.issc@lakheadu.ca.

postponed - sweat lodge ceremony

event date: 
thursday, march 28, 2024 - 3:00pm edt
event location: 
postponed
event contact name: 
yolanda twance
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8085
event contact e-mail: 

postponed - sweat lodge ceremony

postponed!

the sweat lodge ceremony scheduled for thursday, march 28th, 2024 has been postponed due to recent weather conditions.  the next sweat lodge ceremony will be held on friday, april 5, 2024 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 sweat lodge site.

for more information contact yolanda twance, issc coordinator at 807-343-8010 ext. 8084 or coordinator.issc@lakheadu.ca.

elder in residence - elder beatrice twance-hynes

event date: 
wednesday, march 27, 2024 - 1:00pm edt
event location: 
gakina nindinawemaaganag - uc1007a
event contact name: 
yolanda twance
event contact phone: 
807 343-8010 ext. 8010
event contact e-mail: 

indigenous student services centre is pleased to have elder beatrice twance-hynes available to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and faculty for individual or small group teachings.

elder beatrice, is a member of biigtigong nishnaabeg first nation. elder beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. she is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. she shares teachings on hand drumming, the medicine wheel, sacred medicines, and the seven grandfathers teachings.

you are welcome to stop by to visit with elder beatrice in the elders room in the gakina nindinawemaaganag lounge uc1007.

all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 staff and faculty are welcome!

elder in residence - elder beatrice twance-hynes

event date: 
friday, march 15, 2024 - 10:00am edt
event location: 
gakina nindinawemaaganag uc1007a
event contact name: 
yolanda twance
event contact phone: 
807-343-8010 ext. 8084
event contact e-mail: 

indigenous student services centre is pleased to have elder beatrice twance-hynes available to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and faculty for individual or small group teachings.

elder beatrice, is a member of biigtigong nishnaabeg first nation. elder beatrice is a traditional women’s dancer who makes her own regalia. she is a grandmother pipe carrier, a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer and drummer. she shares teachings on hand drumming, the medicine wheel, sacred medicines, and the seven grandfathers teachings.

you are welcome to stop by to visit with elder beatrice in the elders room in the gakina nindinawemaaganag lounge uc1007.

all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 staff and faculty are welcome!

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