In-Person
U of T Indigenous Community Gathering
Hart House FarmIndigenous students, staff and faculty are invited to the University of Toronto Indigenous Community Gathering on October 3rd at the Hart House Farm. This will be an opportunity to share space with each other and to prioritize community care following the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt [...]
FNH Presents: Fresh Food Mondays
First Nations HouseFresh Produce for U of T Indigenous Students at First Nations House
FNH Presents: Fresh Food Mondays
First Nations HouseFresh Produce for U of T Indigenous Students at First Nations House
FNH Presents: Fresh Food Mondays
First Nations HouseFresh Produce for U of T Indigenous Students at First Nations House
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. 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 [...]
UTM IC Presents: Podcast Club
The Tipi located in front of the MN Building at the University of Toronto Mississauga CampusTalking 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 [...]
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Great Hall at Hart HouseMeaningful Global Action to End Gender-Based Violence On December 6, U of T joins communities across Canada in remembering the 14 women killed in a devastating act of misogyny at the engineering school at Montreal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. Register here: https://uoft.me/8A2 Please note: The in-person event will include [...]
Come Celebrate Our Learning! LIN192 – Sustaining Indigenous Languages
Centre for Indigenous Studies: North Borden Building (Room 229)Our "LIN192 - Sustaining Indigenous Languages" class invite you to help celebrate our learning this semester by joining us for culminating project poster presentations. The posters presentations will begin at 3:15 on Tuesday, Dec. 6/22 and conclude at 4:30pm at North Borden Building Room 229 and the Turtle Lounge at [...]
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 [...]
Beaded Earring Workshop
Room 229 - North Borden BuildingA two day beaded earring workshop led by Anishinaabe Artist Ocean Kiana. No experience required. ONLY FOR U OF T STUDENTS. Preference given to those registered with Indigenous Studies. Attendance is required for both days. This is one workshop held over the course of two half days. Ocean Kiana [...]
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 Talking Circle Introduction to New Year – A Ceremonial Welcoming at the Winter Solstice
First Nations House LoungeTheme: Introduction to New Year - A Ceremonial Welcoming at the Winter Solstice Traditional Teacher Bonnie Jane Maracle will facilitate a talking circle around a new theme each week. U of T students register on CLNx: https://uoft.me/8FT Food will be provided and medicines are available on site. For any [...]