U of T’s Orange Shirt Day
Join us for a virtual event on Orange Shirt Day, a national movement in recognition of the experiences of survivors of residential schools in Canada. In the spirit of reconciliation and healing, Canadians are asked to wear an orange shirt on this day to acknowledge that every child matters. Whether you are working or going to school online or in-person, wear your orange shirt on September 30 to show your solidarity with Indigenous people!
Job Opportunity with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives as a Special Projects Officer. The posting is open until November 5th, 2020, and can be accessed at the link below! https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-ON/542294617/
PEFAL Information Session
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is providing a PEFAL Information staff to all U of T staff and students. This information session will provide an overview of PEFAL, share ideas and best practices, and facilitate partnerships between interested applicants.
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation – Part 1
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningThis is a virtual session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Please note there is a Part 1 and 2, and it is recommended you attend part 2 to get more of a wholesome context to this session.
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!
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation – Part 2
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningThis is a virtual session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Please note there is a Part 1 and 2, and it is recommended you attend part 2 to get more of a wholesome context to this session.
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
UTM IC Presents: Hand Drum Bag Making Workshop (in-person)
(Contact Jessica Tabak jessica.tabak@utoronto.ca for more info)
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
Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningThis is a virtual session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Many Canadian Institutions including the University of Toronto do land acknowledgements before meetings, before convocations and at seminars and conferences, but why do we do them; what is their purpose and are they an effective tool of reconciliation and decolonization. The fear is that land acknowledgements have become largely performative and rote stripping them of their potential to bring about change. These are some of the questions and topics that will be explored in this one and half hour session, Indigenous Land Acknowledgements.