Elder in Residence - Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes
Event Date:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location:
Gakina Nindinawemaaganag - UC1007A
Event Contact Name:
Sheila Pelletier-Demerah
Event Contact E-mail:
The Indigenous Student Services Centre is honoured to welcome Elder Beatrice Twance-Hynes, who is available to meet with students, staff, and faculty for individual or small group teachings.
Elder Beatrice is a member of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. A traditional women’s dancer who crafts her own regalia, she also carries the grandmother pipe and serves as a sacred circle facilitator, songwriter, singer, and drummer. She generously shares teachings on Hand Drumming, the Medicine Wheel, Sacred Medicines, and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
You are invited to visit Elder Beatrice in the Elders Room, located in the Gakina Nindinawemaaganag Lounge (UC1007).
Monday, October 27th - 12 pm to 4 pm