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UPCOMING EVENTS:
2) Upcoming events:
- Jan. 26: Talk by Ovide Mercredi: “Taking the Right Action Before it is Too Late”.
- Jan. 27: Show: “Fresh Tracks” – Ottawa Aboriginal Arts Collective
- Jan. 28: Elder & Student Conference: Knowledge Keepers and Learners – Celebrating Lifelong Learning; followed by potluck feast and Round Dance
- Feb. 14: Families of Sisters in Spirit 2nd Annual Day of Justice
- Feb. 13-15: Court support throughout the Federal Court appeal on the child welfare case
- Feb. 14: Have a Heart Day Rally
Details:
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Ovide Mercredi: “Taking the Right Action Before it is Too Late”
Thursday January 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Carleton University, 240 Tory Building
The Rheal Brant-Hall Memorial Lecture is very pleased to present Ovide Mercredi and his lecture topic, “Taking the Right Action Before it is Too Late”.
Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations, is a Cree born in the northern community of Grand Rapids (Misipawistik Cree Nation), Manitoba.
For more information about this lecture and to view Mr. Mercredi’s bio, see http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/ccms/wp-content/ccms-files/RhealBrant-Hall_Lecture_2012.pdf
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New Year, New Beginnings… laying Fresh Tracks
Friday January 27, 2012
Location: Roosters Coffeehouse, Carleton University
Time: 7:00-10:00pm (open mic at 7pm)
Cost: $10.00 (ticket sales go to headline performer honouraria)
In association with Carleton Native Student’s Association,
Fresh Tracks presents:
An all ages night of Indigenous Hip Hop, Folk Music, Spoken Word, and some very special guests and surprises.
It’s time to celebrate all that we are as Aboriginal, Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit. We are laying some fresh tracks in 2012 and welcome all of you to come join us for a night that will leave you inspired and wanting more.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/246253722112286/
Source: http://www1.carleton.ca/aboriginal
“Knowledge Keepers and Learners – Celebrating Lifelong Learning” – Elder & Student Conference
Saturday January 28, 2012
Location: Residence Commons, Carleton University
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm
Registration fee: $15.00 Student; $25.00 Non-Student; Elders Free
* Registration required. For more information contact check here.
“Round Dance” – Honouring All Generations of Lifelong Learners
Saturday January 28, 2012
Location: Porter Hall, Carleton University
Time: 6:00-11:00pm (potluck feast at 6pm – bring a food item to share)
Cost: Free
ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS WELCOME!
For more details: http://www1.carleton.ca/aboriginal/news-events/awareness-events/
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Families of Sisters in Spirit 2nd Annual Day of Justice
Tuesday February 14th, noon to 1 pm
Parliament Hill, Algonquin Territory
Image credit: FSIS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/238609529542984/
Join the families of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls to demand justice and an end to violence!
The prevalent violence experienced by Native women is the direct outcome of colonialism, through which other violations of Indigenous communities and their land are possible.
Details on the Day of Justice: https://www.facebook.com/events/238609529542984/
Information on why being in solidarity with Indigenous women’s struggle is crucial: http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/honouring-indigenous-women/
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Court Support throughout the Federal Court appeal on the child welfare case
Feb 13-15, 9:30 am ~ 4:30 pm
(10:30, 2:30 coffee break & noon-1pm lunch break)
10th floor, 90 Spark St., Ottawa, unceded Algonquin Territory
The Caring Society is calling upon observers to attend the hearing of the appeal throughout these three days.
For more information on this appeal: www.fnwitness.ca. If you have any questions regarding this court support, please e-mail Sylvia at info@projectofheart.ca.
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Have a Heart Day Rally
Tuesday, February 14th, 10:30 am ~ 11:30 am
Parliament Hill, unceded Algonquin Territory
Bring your creative signs to support First Nations children!
For more details: http://www.ipsmo.org.
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2011-2012 Aboriginal Conference Series at the University of Ottawa
A series of conferences with Aboriginal speakers organized by The Aboriginal Studies Program and the Forum for Aboriginal Studies and Research (FERA), in collaboration with the Student Academic Success Service (SASS), the Observatoire des nouvelles pratiques symboliques (ONOUPS), the Institute of Canadian Studies, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the School of Political Studies.
Tanya Harnett, January 19, 2012
The dynamics of an Indian artist in academia: retaining a sense of place and identity
Where: SMD129 – Simard Building, 165 Waller, Room 129
When: 4-5:30 pm
John Borrows, March 12, 2012
Dibenindizowin: Freedoms and Indigenous Peoples
Where: TBT083 – Tabaret Building, 550 Cumberland, Room 083
When: 1-3 pm
