INDIGENOUS & OUR DIFFERENCES

With Sandi Boucher

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 6- 8 pm

5th Library LI5002

Who are the Indigenous people of Canada? 

What makes someone Indigenous?

Join us as inspirational speaker and author Sandi Boucher, an Anishnaabekwe from Seine River First Nation and a long time resident of Thunder Bay, shares how as individuals Indigenous men and women are discovering, defining, and redefining who we are, how we look, and what we stand for.

Light Refreshments provided.

Métis Fingerweaving Craft 

Monday, March 4th, 2019 - 10 am to 12 pm

LUSU Aboriginal Awareness Centre - SC0019

A member of the Métis Nation of Ontario will be here to demonstrate and give instruction on fingerweaving.

Introduction Fingerweaving with the Métis Nation of Ontario 

The art of fingerweaving originated among the First Nations of the Eastern Woodlands. As they began trading with the French, they acquired wool, and the belts woven by the First Nations became colourful. These colourful belts were so beautiful that the French adopted them as well! As French fur traders began to move west, many of them took wives from Western First Nations. Their children, the Métis, carried on the fur trade tradition, sporting the sash of their forefathers. To this day, the sash is an integral part of Métis culture, and the art of finger weaving has become one of our proudest traditions!

Morning Smudge

Friday, March 8th, 2019 - 9 am to 1030 am

Aboriginal Awareness Centre

Everyone Welcome

Smudging is traditionally a ceremony for purifying or cleansing the soul of negative thoughts of a person or place. 

During a smudge plant leaves or stems are placed in the container and ignited (preferably with a wooden match). The flames are then gently blown out and the smoke, which heals the mind, heart and body, is wafted over the person, either by hand or with an eagle feather. The person being smudged pulls the smoke to them and gently inhales the smoke. The ashes traditionally are returned to mother earth by disposing them outside on bare soil - it is believed that the negative thoughts and feelings have been absorbed by the ashes. A person can smudge themselves, or, someone can lead a smudge by holding the container and directing the smoke over others.

Movie: Angry Inuk  

Conversation: Living in the North with Romani Makkik 

Thursday, March 7th, 2019 - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Aboriginal Awareness Centre - SC0019

In her award-winning documentary, Inuk director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril offers a close look at the critical role of seal hunting in the lives of Inuit, and its importance to their sustainable economies in face of the aggressive and negative impact international campaigns and ban against the seal hunt has on their lives. 

Angry Inuk (2016) 1 h 22 min

Resurgence of Knowledge Decolonizing the Bullshit

A Conversation with

Jana-Rae Yerxa, Melissa Twance, Helen Pelletier & Jolene Banning. 

Thursday, March 7th, 2019 - 6 pm to 9 pm

Aboriginal Student Lounge - SC0004

What does this mean? How do we become the source of knowledge and change. 

Stop in the for a casual conversation with these wonder anishinaabekwe.

Light refreshments provided

All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services's Open House. 

Come join us to learn more about our services, find out about upcoming ACSS events, meet our staff, and make new friends while you enjoy a slice of pizza! 

When: Thursday, September 7th, 2017

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Where: Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004) 

Happy New Semester!!! 

All students are invited to stop by the Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004) on Wednesday, January 11th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for an Open House hosted by Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services.

Welcome to a new semester at Lakehead University! 

Stop by for lunch and find out what new an exciting events will be happening this semeter.

This will be a great opportunity to learn about upcoming cultural events and ongoing student services provided by ACSS. Kick off the new term by making new friends, meeting fellow students, and engaging with staff and faculty.

Prize draws and refreshments available.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Happy New Semester!!! 

All students are invited to stop by the Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004) on Wednesday, January 10th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for an Open House hosted by Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services.

Welcome to a new semester at Lakehead University! 

Stop by for lunch and find out what new an exciting events will be happening this semeter.

This will be a great opportunity to learn about upcoming cultural events and ongoing student services provided by ACSS. Kick off the new term by making new friends, meeting fellow students, and engaging with staff and faculty.

Prize draws and refreshments available.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Welcome to a new semester at Lakehead Unversity!

All students are invited to stop by the Aboriginal Student Lounge (SC0004) on Wednesday, January 14th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for an Open House hosted by Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services. It's a great opportunity to learn about upcoming cultural events and ongoing student services provided by ACSS. Kick off the new term by making new freiends, meeting fellow students, and engaging with staff and faculty.

Prize draws and refreshments available.

EVERYONE WELCOME!