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Stories for Hope, Healing & Belonging
Stories for Hope, Healing & Belonging
In light of the disturbing discovery of 215 children's remains were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, we have selected stories to help us introduce the topic of residential schools to young children. All are welcome to join for these stories and conversation.Stories we will share: Shi-shi-etko: In just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school.She spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world -- the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather's paddle song.…
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It’s Friday and I’m still…
It’s Friday and I’m still…
Every Friday, we'll host an array of guests who will speak to their unique experiences of "still being" in the context of current events. This Friday’s live is hosted by @parn4counties. A conversation with Bob and Natalia about HIV Long Term Survivors Day, U=U and more.
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It’s Friday and I’m still…
It’s Friday and I’m still…
Every Friday, we'll host an array of guests who will speak to their unique experiences of "still being" in the context of current events. This Friday’s live is hosted by @kawartha_sac and @racerelationsptbo about ecepereincing systemic hate and racism.
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Stories for Hope, Healing & Belonging
Stories for Hope, Healing & Belonging
All are welcome to join for these stories and conversation. Stories we will share: Shi-shi-etko - Nicola I. Campbell (Pictures by Kim LaFave) In just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school.She spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world -- the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather's paddle song. Her mother, father and grandmother, each in turn, share valuable teachings that they want her to remember. And so Shi-shi-etko carefully gathers her memories for…
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It’s Friday and I’m still…
It’s Friday and I’m still…
Every Friday, we'll host an array of guests who will speak to their unique experiences of "still being" in the context of current events. This week's conversation is inspired by Braiding Sweetgrass book study with @earlylearning_qi but not just for those who have read the book! @racerelationsptbo and @compass_celc will share reflections from the book and connect with broader themes of relationships, gratitude, gifts & reciprocity.
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Happy Indigenous Peoples Day: Let’s Talk Land Acknowledgments
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day: Let’s Talk Land Acknowledgments
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we have an exciting video interview in collaboration with Fadzo Media Productions. We discussed the importance of land acknowledgements and the part that non-indigenous people can play on the path to truth and reconciliation. If you're interested in watching it click on the link in our bio.
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Indigenous Fringe Festival at Trent
ndigenous Fringe Festival Shifts into Cars For months, the Nogojiwanong Fringe Festival team has looked forward tobringing artists and audiences together in beautiful outdoors venues atTrent University campus As of June 17, they were informed that under Ontario's current reopeningplan, the original "live" event will not be allowed. The revised plan is a shift from open air shows to drive in shows. Arevised schedule of performances can be found on their websitewww.indigenousfringefest.ca Drive-in performances will take place in Parking Lot X on Trent's eastbank from June 23 - 27. Those wishing to reserve tickets to the drive-in performances (whichallow for much larger audiences) may do so by emailingindigenousfringefest@gmail.com For more info, here's the Festival website:http://www.indigenousfringefest.ca/news.html
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Water Summit – Zhaabwiitoodaa Nibi
This week the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is hosting a Virtual Summit on Water Protection. This will take place Thursday June 24th to Saturday June 26th and feature many incredible speakers including a Keynote from Winona LaDuke! Together at this Summit, we will learn Traditional Teachings from Elders, hear from Water Protectors and learn how to UNITE in our efforts. We would love for you to join us. Please feel free to share. To Register: https://bit.ly/2RrMgDa Please also visit our website at https://zhaabwiitoodaanibi.ca where you can find the poster, agenda, information on speakers and other resources to protect the water.
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It’s Friday and I’m still…
It’s Friday and I’m still…
Every Friday, we'll host an array of guests who will speak to their unique experiences of "still being" in the context of current events. This week's conversation is about Food Secure Friday, June 25th, on the KSAC Instagram page at 1:30 pm. Our guest tomorrow is Mary Anne Martin: "Mary Anne Martin is a Postdoctoral Fellow, in the School of the Environment, at Trent University. She has researched food insecurity and responses to it in Peterborough for the past 10 years, most recently as they pertain to local pandemic responses and how they connect with local food production." It's Friday,…
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Stories for Hope, Healing & Belonging
Stories for Hope, Healing & Belonging
All are welcome to join for these stories and conversation. Stories we will share: Our Rainbow by Little Bee Books: In this beautiful, bold board book, children will learn about the colors of the iconic pride flag! Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, black, and brown . . . These are the colors of our rainbow flag. Do you know what they stand for? It Feels Good to Be Yourself by Theresa Thorn. Illustrations by Noah Grigni: This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art,…