National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 1, the University of Toronto celebrates the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. On June 21, we also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, which coincides with the summer solstice and affirms the traditional importance of this time for many Indigenous peoples and communities. Read the full statement [...]
Digital Indigenous Beading Circle
Join us at First Nations House for a hybrid beading circle with an amazing facilitator! Beading materials are supplied day of event. Each week will be a different beading activity with supplies and facilitator in person, but participants are welcome to bring any project they are working on to [...]
Indigenous History of Lacrosse Workshop
Varsity Centre FieldParticipate in the passion and spirit of culture and lacrosse, and experience the connection between sport and community. In this active workshop, participants will play and learn about Haudenosaunee stick and ball games in celebration of Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day. No previous skills or knowledge [...]
Drop-in Beading Workshop
UTM Indigenous Centre Gathering SpaceJoin the UTM Indigenous Centre for a Drop-in Beading Workshop facilitated by Faith Desmoulin. This workshop will take place at the UTM Indigenous Centre Gathering Space, Maanjiwe nendamowinan Room 6104. Bring your own beads. The UTM Indigenous Centre will send a confirmation email of your registration. Register at: https://bit.ly/Drop-InBeadingCircle If [...]
Canceled Strawberry Picking at Barrie Hill Farms
Barrie Hill FarmsJoin First Nations House (FNH) in for strawberry picking at Barrie Hill Farms! A trip to their farm is a great way to experience some hands-on learning, allowing students to connect with their food, where it comes from, and develop and appreciation for local farmers! We will depart from [...]
Rumble Movie Night
Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS)Join the UTM Indigenous Centre for a movie screening of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Released in 2017, Rumble is a Canadian documentary film directed by Catherine Bainbridge and co-directed by Alfonso Maiorana. The film profiles the impact of Indigenous musicians in Canada and the US on [...]
Digital Indigenous Beading Circle
Join us at First Nations House for a hybrid beading circle with an amazing facilitator! Beading materials are supplied day of event. Each week will be a different beading activity with supplies and facilitator in person, but participants are welcome to bring any project they are working on to [...]
The Children Have to Hear Another Story: Alanis Obomsawin Exhibition
Art Museum at the University of TorontoThe Art Museum at the University of Toronto presents a major exhibition from internationally acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin titled The Children Have to Hear Another Story. The groundbreaking retrospective exhibition features unprecedented access to the lifework of the iconic Abenaki filmmaker and activist.
UTM Indigenous Centre Orientation: Tipi and Lodge Raising
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Campus Between the CCT building and the Davis Building, Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaCalling all volunteers! The UTM Indigenous Centre is seeking volunteers to assist with the Tipi and Teaching Lodge raising.
First Nations House Student Orientation
First Nations House LoungeJoin us at First Nations House for our orientation on September 13, 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. We will be welcoming students to visit, experience and learn about the FNH hours resources, staff and space. We also want to meet you; and gift swag and lunch (vegetarian, lactose & [...]
Talking about Residential Schools with your Children
ZoomDate: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 am– 1:30 pm Location: The Zoom link will be shared with you via email prior to the session start time. This virtual workshop is led by Lorrie Gallant, who provides parents and caregivers with background information about the history of colonization and [...]
Making a Softer Path: Sharing Circle for Indigenous Graduate students in a Faculty of Arts & Science program to talk about your experiences of the Covid-19 Pandemic
First Nations HouseGraduate Students: Making a Softer Path: Sharing Circle on the Impacts of Covid-19 For Indigenous Graduate students only. Must be currently enrolled in a program affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. The Indigenous Research, Teaching & Learning Committee (IRTL) within the Faculty of Arts & Science (A&S) [...]
Orange Shirt Day Beading Workshop
Maanjiwe Nendamowinan BuildingJoin the UTM Indigenous Centre in a Orange Shirt Day Beading Workshop. Beading kits will be provided but limited, this is a bring your own lunch. Light refreshments provided. For accommodations, contact Faith Desmoulin faith.desmoulin@utoronto.ca Register Here
Orange Shirt Day: A Critical Reading Event
First Nations House Event SpaceJoin us in-person for a collaborative event between Academic Success and First Nations House Indigenous Student Services, where we will explore a critical reading process aimed at improving critical reading skills and reading comprehension. Engage with a supportive learning community and gain insight into the importance of Orange Shirt [...]
Decolonizing Conservation: Living in Harmony with Nature
University CollegeJoin us for an informative and engaging lecture presented by York University Professor and Indigenous scholar, Deborah McGregor. In her lecture, “Decolonizing Conservation: Living in Harmony with Nature”, McGregor discusses the pivotal roles Indigenous peoples play in the decolonization process and reconciliation process in guiding conservation science toward a [...]
Indigenous Voices: An International Conversation with Riley Yesno (Ba 2021)
Trinity CollegeIn recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join the Centre for International Experience for a conversation with trailblazing U of T alumna Riley Yesno (BA 2021), a queer Anishinaabe scholar, writer, and commentator from Eabametoong First Nation. Learn from Riley's unique global perspective on Indigenous issues [...]
2023 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 recognize 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. The University of Toronto [...]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Reflections on Art & History at Victoria University
Victoria College BuildingVictoria University in the University of Toronto will mark The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by launching a yearlong project in the foyer of its iconic Victoria College Building, in the space where the portraits of former presidents and principals are displayed. Reflections on Art & History at [...]
Truth First: Indigenous Archaeology as Restorative Justice
New CollegeMembers of the U of T community are invited to attend an important conversation in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and Canada’s National Truth & Reconciliation Day, Truth First: Indigenous Archaeology as Restorative Justice, with Professor Kisha Supernant (Métis/Papaschase/British). Professor Supernant will discuss her research using ground-penetrating radar to [...]