POLISHING THE CHAIN
Our pathway to ongoing Treaty learning
Please join us for a series of events throughout the 2023-2024 academic year dedicated to respecting our treaty relationships and responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action and education.
Upcoming events -
April 4th, 2024:
- 11:30am – 1:30pm – Feedback Session
– Teaching Hub Sandbox
PAST EVENTS
Mon, Sept. 25
9:00am
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Dr. Alanis Obomsawin
Treaty Talk Maurice Switzer
Tues, Sept. 26
10:30am - 12:00pm
“Building Relationships ”
Roundtable and Sharing Circle
(Chaired by Tyson Stewart)
Wed, Sept. 27
10:30am - 12:00pm
“Storytelling as Decolonization"
Roundtable and Sharing Circle
(Chaired by Nancy Stevens)
Fri, Oct. 27th
3:00pm - 4:30pm
“Trick or Treaty”
Film screening covering a vast swath of northern Ontario, Treaty No. 9.
Mon, Nov. 27th
10:00am - 3:00pm
“Wampum and Tea with Brenda Lee”
Treaty Learning Centre
Thu, Jan. 18th
7:45am - 12:00pm
“Witness Blanket”
Launch Event
Fri, Feb. 9th
7:15am - 8:00pm
“Polishing the Chain through Indigenous Education: Looking at Our Past, Present and Future”
Indigenous Cultural Celebration Night
Mon, Mar. 25th
10:00am - 12:00pm
“Research in Relationship”
Dr. Lorrilee McGregor, Dr. Marianna Couchie, Fran Couchie, and Carly Renaud spoke about Indigenous-led research ethics processes and how researchers and institutions can support Indigenous-led practices and models for ethical research.