Ziibiing Opening Celebration
ZiibiingThe University of Toronto is excited to mark the official opening of Ziibiing (the Indigenous landscape project at Hart House Green) with a celebration for the entire U of T community. The celebration will feature representatives from the Council of Indigenous Initiatives Elders’ Circle, the Indigenous Landscape Advisory Committee, and [...]
Orange Shirt Day: Gathering Our Little Shoes
University CollegeTo commemorate Orange Shirt Day, members of the Dean’s Advisory Committee on Indigenous Research, Teaching & Learning (IRTL) will gather to discuss Indigenous-led, divisional approaches to reconciliation. The work of the IRTL connects to the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the testimony of [...]
2024 Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Commemoration
Hart House 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHonour the experiences of residential school survivors by joining a University-wide event to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Students, librarians, faculty members, and staff can register to attend this event in person or watch the live stream. Orange Shirt Day has been observed [...]
Aboriginal Law Speaker Series: Can a Common Law Court Recognize the Covenant Chain?
Falconer Hall (Room 102)Aboriginal Law Speaker Series: Can a Common Law Court Recognize the Covenant Chain? R v White and Montour from someone who argued the case! Haudenosaunee Lawyer Paul Williams Details: Tuesday, November 19, 4:00 PM Falconer Hall (Room 102)
Red Fever FREE Innis x OII Film Club Screening and Q&A
Town Hall, Innis College, 2 Sussex AveJoin us for our second Innis College x Office of Indigenous Initiatives Film Club screening on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Red Fever is a witty and entertaining feature documentary about the profound yet hidden Indigenous influence on Western culture and identity. The film follows Cree co-director Neil Diamond as [...]
Mamatowisowin: Two-Spirit People and the Wonder Within
Multi-Faith CentreEvent Description Two-Spirit people are working to reclaim our rightful place within community and ceremonial circles. Part of this process includes acknowledging the gifts that Two-Spirit people carry and helping us to better understand our roles and responsibilities within those contexts. The cultural shift required to ensure Two-Spirit people [...]
Two-Spirit Teachings and Medicine Pouch Making with Benny Michaud
North Borden Building: 1st Floor Events RoomJoin First Nations House, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office for an afternoon of medicine pouch making and Two-Spirit teachings with guest Benny Michaud. Benny Michaud (she/they/him) is a proud tasta-iiyinew (two-spirit/transgender), and a citizen of the Metis Nation. Originally from St. [...]