Indigenous U of T
FNH Presents: Fresh Food Mondays
First Nations HouseFresh Produce for U of T Indigenous Students at First Nations House
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, [...]
UTM IC Presents: Podcast Club
The Tipi located in front of the MN Building at the University of Toronto Mississauga CampusJoin the UTM Indigenous Centre every Wednesday from 4-5PM for a Podcast Club! Similar to a book club, we'll be listening to a podcast by an Indigenous content creator and have meaningful discussions about the podcast's themes and what we learned. Starting October 26th, the Indigenous Podcast [...]
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 [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 1 (Student Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 1 (Staff & Faculty Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 2 (Student Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 2 (Staff & Faculty Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
UTM IC Presents: Podcast Club
The Tipi located in front of the MN Building at the University of Toronto Mississauga CampusCome 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 [...]
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 [...]
Indigenous Training Assistant: Application Closing Date
The University of Toronto (U of T) has recognized that Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is an important and necessary undertaking and is determined to implement the 34 Calls to Action directly related to education contained within the 94 Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Final Report. The [...]
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 [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 1 (Staff & Faculty Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
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 [...]