Join in on the celebration of Indigenous cultures.
Student Services and Indigenous Education encourages the College community to get involved in Indigenous Awareness Month. A variety of activities will be taking place throughout November aimed at building stronger relationships and generating dialogue.
“Marking Indigenous Awareness Month is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to learn about Indigenous culture and celebrate the richness and diversity of Indigenous peoples,” said Lianne Gagnon, director of Student Services. “As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s calls to action, Indigenous Awareness Month builds student capacity for intercultural understanding and engagement.”
Hiking the Wetland Ridge Trail
Wednesday, November 6
9 a.m. to 10:3 0.a.m.
NOTL Campus Wetland Ridge Trail (Meet at the Teaching Greenhouse)
The Office of Sustainability has created an informational walk around the Wetland Ridge Trail, highlighting the NOTL Campus’ natural environment, as well as the knowledge and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in Niagara and beyond. Participants can expect to learn more about past and present sustainability projects at Niagara College that help to support the land we live and work on today, while enjoying and celebrating Indigenous culture through traditions like cedar tea.
Indigenous Cuisine Experience
Monday, November 11
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NOTL Greenhouse
The Bachelor of Business Administration Hospitality program (BBAH) invites staff and students to taste Indigenous cuisine. Participants will enjoy six Indigenous traditional dishes displaying the BBAH student’s knowledge and understanding of authentic Indigenous ingredients. All proceeds will benefit the United Way. All dishes are $3 each. Menu items include Mushrooms, Spinach and Cranberry Salad; Three Sisters Soup; Wild Rice; Venison Stew; Strawberry Drink; and Bannock and Blueberry Jam.
Faceless Dolls
Wednesday, November 27
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Welland Campus, Security Office
The Academic and Liberal Studies department will facilitate a Faceless Dolls workshop. This interactive workshop aims to educate individuals on the Faceless Dolls project started by the Native Women’s Association of Canada to visually represent the countless Indigenous women and girls who are murdered and missing in Canada. This hands-on project is an opportunity to gain knowledge about Indigenous issues.
Tanya Talaga
Monday, November 18
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Americana Resort and Spa, Niagara Falls
Tanya Talaga is an award winning journalist, an acclaimed storyteller, and the Indigenous Issues Columnist for the Toronto Star. Her book Seven Fallen Feathers, a national bestseller, introduced us to seven indigenous high school students who died in Thunder Bay. In her powerful keynotes, Talaga shares Indigenous stories from across Canada and the world, humanizing the legacy of residential schools and colonization, sharing her hope for a more inclusive and equitable future.
This free event is part of the District School Board of Niagara’s four part spotlight Moccasin Talk Speaker Series. View details on Eventbrite here.
TV Series: Catch the Dream
Thursdays throughout November (November 7, 14, 21, and 28)
1: p.m.
Welland Campus, Learning Commons
The ncIndigenous TV Series Screening is a free event at the Welland Campus during Indigenous Awareness Month. Visit the ncLibraries Learning Commons at 1 p.m. on Thursdays throughout November to watch episodes of Catch the Dream, biographies of remarkable Indigenous people. There are no tickets or registration – just drop-in and join us!
Two-Spirit Awareness
Thursday, November 21
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
NOTL Campus, Cafeteria Foyer
The Loving Out Loud (LOL) club and an Indigenous student representative will host an awareness table. This event will highlight community resources for LGBTQ2S+ students and promote the LOL club initiatives.
View poster here: Indigenous Awareness Month
