First Nations House Indigenous Student Services
FNH Presents: Paint Night with Teddy Syrette
Online EventFirst Nations House Indigenous Student Services Presents: Paint Night with Teddy Syrette Teddy Syrette (Ozhawa Anung/Yellow Star, They/Them) is a 2-Spirit Anishinabe person, from Baa-waa-ting/Batchewana First Nation. They grew up in Rankin Reserve. O-zha-wa A-nung graduated from Sault College with a diploma in Social Service Work - Indigenous Specialization [...]
FNH Presents: Indigenous Celebration BBQ (open to all U of T Indigenous Students, Staff and Faculty)
Please RSVP for BBQ by Thursday, June 9 at 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact jenny.blackbird@utoronto.ca Miigwech/Nakurmiik/Marsii!
Run Woman Run: Community Film Screening
Innis College 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAny questions and inquires can be directed to: jennifer.sylvester@mail.utoronto.ca
First Nations House Indigenous Student Services Open House
First Nations House Indigenous Student Services celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day with an Open House Come visit us to take a tour of the space & meet the staff, create some fabric art and have a yummy snack from Maizal Tortilleria. @maizalto June 21st 9-4 PM 563 Spadina Cres. North Borden Building
Indigenous Student Orientation
First Nations HouseFirst Nations House organizes an orientation session and open house for new students at the beginning of each academic year. We invite you come and learn about the supports that we offer. Meet new people, enjoy a cup of coffee and find out how you can get involved in the [...]
Indigenous Education Week 2022
Indigenous Education Week 2022 will host several events from October 31 – November 4, focusing on the theme of Death and Dying.
Talk: A Celebration of Spirit with Richard Van Camp (In-person & Virtual)
Teaching Lodge, Earth Sciences Courtyard & Virtually via ZoomPlease join us for this good visiting keynote with Tlicho author and storyteller Richard Van Camp who will share the interviews he's conducted with Indigenous Elders who have passed into Spirit and have returned sharing their recollections and what they learned in the Spirit World. Richard will also share [...]
Listening Party with Mayan Elder Bartolo on Indigenous Waves (In-person & Radio)
Map Room Studio at Hart HouseJoin Jenny Blackbird and Jennifer Sylvester on Indigenous Waves 89.5 CIUT with Mayan Elder Bartolo at the Map Room Studio at Hart House. Indigenous Waves is a celebration of Indigenous cultures; locally, nationally and globally. Through music, storytelling, interviews, panel discussions, art, and humour we explore the diversity of Indigenous Peoples. Jenny [...]
Aztec Dance (In-person)
Great Hall at Hart HouseAztec performers from the Dia De Los Muertos collective will showcase their dance in partnership with Hart House and First Nations House. The Día de Los Muertos Collective is a nonprofit that coordinates the efforts of Toronto's community to bring a celebration that honors the dead, delights the living, [...]
Dead Feast Discussion with Dorothy Peters (In-person)
Teaching Lodge, Earth Sciences CourtyardWith Elder Dorothy Peters, we will be having a feast and discussion around death and dying from an Anishinaabe perspective. Medicines will be provided as well. This discussion will move inside to the First Nations House 3rd Floor Lounge if the weather is inclement. Register here
Tocani Performance (In-person)
Music Room, Hart HousePerformers from the Dia De Los Muertos collective will showcase their Tocani performance in partnership with Hart House and First Nations House. The Día de Los Muertos Collective is a nonprofit that coordinates the efforts of Toronto´s community to bring a celebration that honors the dead, delights the living, [...]
Funeral Rites, Memorial Tattoos & Teachings with Bonnie Jane Maracle and Crystal Kimewon (In-person)
Teaching Lodge, Earth Sciences CourtyardBonnie Jane Maracle is a traditional teacher on site at First Nations House that is Wolf Clan, Mohawk Nation at Tyendinaga Territory. Bonnie Jane Maracle holds a BA in Indigenous studies from Trent University, a BEd and MEd from Queen's University, and she is a PhD candidate (Indigenous Studies) [...]
Arranging Pretty: Piecing Together Visual Narratives of Death (In-person)
First Nations House LoungeJoin Author, Illustrator and Bioethicist Lisa Boivin for a presentation about Indigenous perspectives of death interpreted in story and visual art. She will discuss her children's books, I will see you again a story about suicide of a family member and We Dream Medicine Dreams which offer animal teachings to help cope with [...]
Dr. Marguerite (Peggy) Hill Memorial Lecture on Indigenous Health (Virtually via Zoom)
Join faculty, learners, alumni and community members at this annual lecture that raises awareness about Indigenous health and traditional ways of knowing. We are pleased to welcome Morningstar Mercredi who will engage us with her perspectives on 'Collective Grief'. Morningstar is an Actor, Author and artist. For questions, contact the Office of Indigenous Health, Temerty Faculty [...]
Dr. Debby Darnard & a Grieving Fire (In-person)
Teaching Lodge, Earth Sciences CourtyardWith Dr. Debby Darnard FNH will prepare a fire that will have a focus on grieving. Medicines will be provided. Register here Everything is free admission. If inclement weather, all sessions taking place outside will be moved indoors to the First Nations House 3rd Floor Lounge. Contact Indigenous Student Life [...]
Bonnie Jane Maracle – Traditional Teacher in Residence – 1:1 Sessions
First Nations HouseTalking Circle on Culture and Tradition with Bonnie Jane Maracle
First Nations House LoungeTheme: Land Responsibility vs Land Ownership A look at Indigenous People's sense of responsibility as stewards of the land that are historical foundations for environmental preservation to be disrupted by the settler practice of ownership. Come and join, we have Traditional Teacher Bonnie Jane Maracle facilitate a talking circle [...]
Digital Indigenous Beading Circle Special Guest: Andrea Johns
First Nations House Event SpaceDigital Indigenous Beading Circle (DIBC) Special Guest: Andrea Johns presenting Indigenous Entrepreneurship: One Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) Artist's Navigation of Creating, Promoting and Supporting Indigenous Art DIBC is very pleased to announce Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) artist, Andrea Johns, will be our special guest to share with us about her experiences as an [...]
Drop-in Pow Wow Dance
Goldring Centre for High Performance and SportJoin John (Waaseyaabin) Hupfield and Deanne Hupfield along with special guest instructors in a welcoming space to learn and practice pow wow dance. This weekly class is open to all levels and has the goal of nurturing dancers, whether this is your first or hundredth time dancing. This is a [...]
Canceled Bonnie Jane Maracle – Traditional Teacher in Residence – 1:1 Appointments
First Nations HouseUniversity of Toronto students may book a 1:1 appointment with Bonnie Jane from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Please email First Nations House at fnh.info@utoronto.ca to book.