Western University will celebrate local Indigenous culture and scholarship with the fourth annual Indigenous Awareness Week from November 20-26. The week-long event, led by Western’s Indigenous Services, seeks to enhance relationships and promote the achievements of Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and alumni making vital contributions to campus and the London community.
All events are free and open to everyone. A full list of programming is available at www.indigenousweek.uwo.ca
Highlights include:
Interactive Dream Catcher Activity with SAGE Western
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) coordinator Maria Sinclair will lead a community engagement project focused on the Dream Catcher. Participants are encouraged to drop in at Indigenous Services to learn about the history of the Dreamcatcher and to help create one.
WHEN: Monday Nov 20th – Saturday Nov 25th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
WHERE: Learning Resource Centre, Indigenous Services, Western Student Services Building, Rm 2100
Indigenous Story Telling
Postdoctoral fellow Gloria Thomas and Cayuga elder Carol Jacobs will share their knowledge and create space for Indigenous student participation.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 1:00pm-3:00pm
WHERE: McKellar Theatre, University Community Centre, Rm 270
Film Viewing: The Grandfather of All Treaties
This film examines the Two Row Wampum, considered one of the most important diplomatic instruments in history. Director Candace Maracle will discuss the making of the film and her experiences as an Indigenous filmmaker.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 3:30pm-5:30pm
WHERE: McKellar Theatre, University Community Centre, Rm 270
The 12th Annual Indigenous Student Association Pow Wow
The Pow Wow is a social gathering open to all community members and a great family event. All may join in the celebration of singing, drumming dancing and visiting, as well as shopping at the craft, art and food vendors.
WHEN: Sunday, November 25, 12:00pm-5:00pm
WHERE: Mustang Lounge, University Community Centre
MEDIA CONTACT: Stephen Ledgley, Senior Media Relations Officer, sledgley@uwo.ca, 519-661-2111 x85283 or Sean Hoogterp, Program Coordinator, Western Indigenous Services, shoogter@uwo.ca, 519-661-2111 x89176
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