June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada – an opportunity for Canadians from coast to coast to coast to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, Niagara College’s Indigenous Education department will lead a host of events that honour Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being.
All events and workshops are free to attend. To register, click on the event/workshop you are interested in: www.niagaracollege.ca/indigenouseducation/events/
Indigenous History Month events at NC:
Nokomis 215+ Moccasin Project with Shannon Cotter
Monday, June 26, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Student Wellness Lounge, Welland Campus
Join this one-of-a-kind workshop to learn how to make a pair of children’s moccasins with Shannon Cotter to honour the children who never made it home from residential schools. The finished moccasins will then become a part of the Nokomis Moccasin Project. Lunch will be provided.
Podcast: Ally 101: What Can You Do to Help Indigenous People? By 1 Dish 1 Mic
Monday, June 26, 2 – 3:30 p.m. via Zoom
NC’s Indigenous Education Cultural Consultant, Karl Dockstader, will share a blueprint for what non-Indigenous people can do to help Indigenous peoples. Moderated by ncLibraries Bellan Dye, this is perfect for students, faculty and staff who want to commit to reconciliation.
Beaded Friendship Bracelets with Emma Gizzarelli
Tuesday, June 27
Session one: 10 a.m. – noon
Session two: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Wellness Lounge, Daniel J. Patterson Campus, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Learn how to bead and create a beautiful flower friendship bracelet with our talented beader extraordinaire Emma Gizzarelli. Lunch will be served after the first session and is open for participants from both sessions.
Documentary Film Screening: Inconvenient Indian
Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Student Wellness Lounge, Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Join us in person at the Wellness Lounge to watch the Documentary Film “Inconvenient Indian” complete with popcorn, lunch and discussion after!
In this time of radical change and essential re-examination, Inconvenient Indian brings to life Thomas King’s brilliant dismantling of North America’s colonial narrative, reframing this history with the powerful voices of those continuing the tradition of Indigenous resistance.
Nature Hike with Sustainability’s Katie Bristow
Thursday, June 29, 10 – 11:30 a.m. – EVENT POSTPONED
Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Join us with Sustainability’s Katie Bristow as we venture through the gorgeous surrounding area that the Daniel J. Patterson campus has to offer!
POSTPONED: Corn Soup Demonstration
Thursday, August 3, Sunrise – noon (RESCHEDULED DATE)
Indigenous Garden, Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Drop-in event – registration is not required
Join us to see how Corn Soup is traditionally made at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in the Indigenous Garden with Karl Dockstader. Karl will be making his Corn Soup recipe in the Garden from sunrise to noon. Stop in to see the process and learn about what it takes to make Corn Soup. Be sure to stick around to enjoy a sampling of this delicious treat when it’s ready (around 12 p.m.)!
