Interested in hearing poignant, personal journey stories or those that have been passed down generation after generation?
Each day, Elders and speakers will share stories from their personalize lives and nations. Learn how they got to where they are today and the roots of stories and their significance.
Join us in person (during the day) and virtually (in the evenings) December 5 to 9, 2022 for this special series! Registration is open to the public.
| Date (December 5 to 9) | Time/Place | Speaker | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, December 5 |
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cultural Classroom, Room 231
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Elder Marina Tacan Elder Marina Tacan shares stories and teachings from the Dakota Nation. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary |
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) session |
Knowledge Keeper Julia Brandon Knowledge Keeper Julia Brandon shares stories and teachings from the Anishinaabe Nation. |
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| Tuesday, December 6 |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cultural Classroom, Room 231 |
Knowledge Keeper Julia Brandon Knowledge Keeper Julia Brandon shares stories and teachings from the Anishinaabe Nation. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary |
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12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cultural Classroom, Room 231 |
Elder Eugene Ross Elder Eugene Ross shares teachings from the Dakota Nation regarding Iktomi – The Trickster. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary | |
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) session |
Elder Shirley Norquay Elder Shirley Norquay shares stories and teachings from the Anishinaabe Nation. |
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| Wednesday, December 7 |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cultural Centre, Room 430A |
Knowledge Keeper Amanda Belfour Knowledge Keeper Amanda Belfour will teach beading and discussing surrounding culture and teachings. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary |
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12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cultural Centre, Room 430A |
Knowledge Keeper Amanda Belfour Knowledge Keeper Amanda Belfour will teach beading and discussing surrounding culture and teachings. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary | |
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) session |
Elder Verna DeMontigny Elder Verna DeMontigny will share stories and teachings from the Michif Nation. |
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| Thursday, December 8 |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cultural Classroom, Room 231 |
Elder Susie McPherson-Derendy Elder Susie McPherson-Derendy will share stories and teachings from the Cree Nation. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary |
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) session |
Sharing Teachings & Stories: A Student Perspective Indigenous students can share and discuss the different teaching and stories from their differing nations. |
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| Friday, December 9 |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cultural Classroom, Room 231 |
Elder Shirley Norquay Elder Shirley Norquay shares stories and teachings from the Anishinaabe Nation. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary |
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12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cultural Classroom, Room 231 |
Elder Deborah Tacan Elder Deborah Tacan shares stories and teachings from the Anishinaabe Nation. |
Come and go format; no registration necessary | |
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5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) session |
Elder Gerry Oleman Elder Gerry Oleman shares stories and teachings from the St’at’imc Nation. |
Register Now |