Maadaadizi 2019

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 7, 2019 - 11:30am to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
University Centre - UC1007
Event Fee: 
no fee
Event Contact Name: 
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact Phone: 
8073438085
Event Contact E-mail: 
acss@lakeheadu.ca

Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services, Lakehead University, in conjunction with Confederation College, Eabametoong First Nation, Matawa Post-Secondary Education, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council, Oshki-Pimache-O-Win; the Wenjack Education Institute, and 7 Generations Education Institute have again planned and organized Maadaadizi 2019, which means starts a journey in the Ojibwe language.

It's our joint post-secondary Aboriginal Student Orientation being held at Marina Park on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have set aside this special day to welcome post-secondary Aboriginal students and their families to their respective institutions and to the City of Thunder Bay.

Jordin Tootoo is our Keynote Speaker and the day will include a musical performance by Nick Sherman. Information booths by various organizations will be set-up, children's activities, prizes and refreshments will be available. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there, rain or shine! For more information, contact ACSS at acss@lakeheadu.ca or call 807-343-8085.


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