Hosted by the Biskaabtyiiyang Collective.

The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Office of Research Services at Lakehead University, are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion titled, Two-Eyed Seeing: Bringing Indigenous and Western Technologies Together.  This panel discussion is part of Lakehead University's 2019 Research and Innovation Week.

Event Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 

Event Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm

Event Location: AGORA, Lakehead University

About the Event:The title of this panel discussion will be Two-Eyed Seeing: Bringing Indigenous and Western Technologies and Ways of Knowing Together. The term two-eyed seeing was coined in English by Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall to describe the Mi’kmaq concept Etuaptmumk, which refers to the benefits of bringing more than one perspective into play. Two-eyed seeing usually refers to bringing together Indigenous and Western/mainstream knowledges, worldviews, ways of knowing, technologies, sciences, ecologies, learning methods, etc., especially in research methodologies.This panel of researchers and their community partners will highlight the ways that researchers have worked in partnership with Indigenous communities, individuals and/or organizations to bring together multiple perspectives to make sure that the research they do is relevant to the communities they are working with, that it is reciprocally beneficial for community and research team, and that it has a positive impact.

Panelists:

• Denise Baxter, Vice-Provost, Aboriginal Initiatives (Moderator)

• Tabitha Sipihkopinesis Robin, PhD Student, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Manitoba

• Christopher Mushquash, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction, Lakehead University

• John Dixon, Director of Mental Health and Addictions, Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

• Lana Ray, PhD, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Learning, Lakehead University

• Deidre Bannerman, Academic Director of Quality Learning, Teaching and Innovation at Canadore College

• Holly Prince, Project Manager, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health, Lakehead University

• Maxine Crow, Community Care Coordinator, Netaawgonebiik Health Services, Naotkamegwanning First Nation

A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Please fill in the dietary restrictions portion of the registration in advance if needed.

For directions to the Agora at Lakehead University, please click here to download a copy of the Lakehead University Campus Map. Complimentary parking permits will be provided upon registration.

We look forward to having you join us on campus for this panel discussion.

Miigwetch!

Greetings!

The Chair on Truth and Reconciliation and the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives at Lakehead University would like to invite you to participate in our University Community Blanket Exercise on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Agora.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend and please feel free to share with students, faculty and staff. CLICK HERE to view a video of the KAIROS Blanket Exercise.

We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

Please CLICK HERE to REGISTER by Monday, March 20th.

The Office of Aboriginal Initiatives at Lakehead University is pleased to invite you to participate in our University Community KAIROS Blanket Exercise on Monday, March 25th at 1:30 p.m. in the Agora.  Ms. Anna Chief, Indigenous Outreach/Recruitment Coordinator and Ms. Jerri-Lynn Orr, Native Access Program Coordinator will be your facilitators for this session. 

If you would like more information on the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, please CLICK HERE to view a short three-minute video.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please feel free to share this invitation with students, faculty and staff. 

Please CLICK HERE to RSVP your attendance by March 20th.

Miigwetch!

Introduction to University Fundamentals course as taught by Jerri-Lynn Orr, Native Access Program Coordinator and Sandra Cornell, Native Nurses Entry Program Coordinator.

Walk A Mile Film Series; Targets and Heros & The Way Forward

Walk A Mile is a means to bring discussions on diversity and relationship-building into sharper focus in a way that will encourage all our community members, no matter where they come from, to fully understand historical Aboriginal and community issues in their current context so that we can have discussions that are both informed as well as welcoming and respectful.

More information on the Walk A Mile Film Series can be see at http://www.thunderbay.ca/City_Government/News_and_Strategic_Initiatives/...

Conversation with Walking With Our Sisters

A special dialouge with the members of Walking With Our Sisters National Collective Tanya Kappo, Erin Kansmo, Lisa Periard and Christi Belcourt.

The Walking With Our Sisters-Thunder Bay planning committee is requesting your assistance to ensure the success of this unique and sacred commemoration. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will be hosting Walking With Our Sisters from September 19 – October 12, 2014.

Walking With Our Sisters is a Commemorative Art Installation made up of 1,725 pairs plus 108 pairs of children’s vamps of moccasin tops that have been created by over 1,300 caring and concerned people to honour and pay respect to the lives and existence of the missing and murdered Indigenous women across North America. Each pair of moccasin tops represents an Indigenous woman who is missing or murdered. This project has been entirely crowd sourced and supported by thousands of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and men across North America who care deeply about this issue. All of our efforts in bringing this exhibit to life have been on a strictly-voluntary basis and rely on the generous support of community members.

As a part of the installation a variety of events have been scheduled from September 19-October 12, 2014.  Come out, connect and enjoy Teach-Ins, Film Screenings, Sharing Circles, Silent Auction, Conversation with WWoS committee and so much more!  

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities or would like to partner with the WWoS committee please feel free to contact, Diana Lidemark at wwostbay@gmail.com.  

A five dollar ($5.00) admission fee at the door.

Join us and faciltator, Ron Kanutski in an open community sharing circle.

See more about Ron and his work at http://www.withcareconsulting.com/index.html

Eveyone welcome!