November is Indigenous Awareness Month and a variety of activities are planned for students, staff and faculty to celebrate and connect.
Through the events, Indigenous Education aims to raise awareness of the diverse Indigenous student body in hopes of building a stronger relationship within – from Tea Talks with Elaine Berwald, On the Land with Dave Labbe, a month-long book club on Indian Horse, weekly fireside chats with an Indigenous counsellor, a Rock Your Mocs social media activity, a Netflicks Watch Party, and more.
“Indigenous Awareness Month continues to be a month of celebration and this year it was critical for us to create events both virtually and in-person that connected us once again,” said Ashley Buck, Indigenous student success leader. “We placed the student at the centre of our circle and began to build a partnership with the community and other on-campus departments to engage in Indigenous knowledge and culture. Indigenous Awareness Month has the power to bring us back together again and that will have a positive impact on the health of our NC community. “
Fireside Chats with an Indigenous Counsellor
Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 7-9 p.m.
Join the conversation as this series journeys through a blend of critical perspectives and old Indigenous philosophies. Presented by Indigenous counsellor, Stephanie Stephens, the Fireside Chat series seeks the resurgence of old Indigenous ways of knowing and being though post-modern-ish Indigenous discourse engaging Niagara College students and community members in healing and wellness through cultural continuity.
Everyone welcome. The series will continue every Monday until Dec. 14.
The event will be held via Zoom. To register visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfu2hrzkoHNLAX1GhlFQPo25gU0UX8sG?fbclid=IwAR3TpeQWzfBn_FcXYbyEwnf7-45Ezhkr28U7U2rD08nYzp5gTQWXZoOfB8o
On the Land with Dave Labbe
November 10, 1 p.m.
Niagara-on-the-Lake campus, Indigenous Garden (outdoor)
Join elder Dave Labbe for a welcoming circle at the Indigenous Garden to celebrate Indigenous Awareness Month. Dress warm, wear your mask, bring a friend.
For more information, contact Indigenous Education at [email protected]
Tea Talks with Elaine Berwald
November 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join the conversation about Indigenous ways of knowing, sharing and celebrating through stories. This is an open conversation and all are welcome to join. Please register and use the Zoom link below:
https://zoom.us/j/94520651222?pwd=a2lpbHg0MU1tckU3ZTBEbXpuSWJYUT09
(Meeting ID: 945 2065 1222; Passcode: dQZ87j).
Indigenous Awareness Month events
For a full list of events organized for Indigenous Awareness Month and further details on each activity, view the online calendar at niagaracollege.ca/indigenouseducation