Events and Activities Calendar

Events Calendar

Remembering Project Book Club
Dec
11

Remembering Project Book Club

This is the book that inspired a generation of non-Indigenous people to embrace Indigenous ways of being and to begin the long process of learning from 1000s of years of accumulated wisdom in this land we share.

Kayona Karunakumar will lead our discussion in person at Room 302N, 1 Devonshire Place, on the campus of the University of Toronto. Zoom available by registering for the event

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New Volunteer Meeting
Nov
14

New Volunteer Meeting

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Welcome to new volunteers for the Remembering Project! We’ll be hosting an introductory call November 6 on Zoom.

1) Readout of the Final Report on Unmarked Graves presented to the Government of Canada October 29

2) Description of our relationship with three groups of survivors from three former residential schools, and the help they are asking of us

3) Explanation of the Mutual Commitment Remembering Project and volunteers make to one another

4) Selection of tasks for each volunteer and next steps

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89247510826

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Release of the Final Report on Unmarked Graves
Oct
29
to Oct 30

Release of the Final Report on Unmarked Graves

An empty chair symbolizes the children who did not survive residential school. It has stood at all seven National Gatherings of Missing Children and Unmarked Graves associated with residential schools.

At this seventh and final gathering, Special Interlocutor Kimberly Murray will present her Final Report, setting out what Canada must do to put an end to the Enforced Disappearance of these children and conform to international law

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Sara Wolfe on the Promise Indigenous Ways of Being Holds for all Canadians
Aug
19

Sara Wolfe on the Promise Indigenous Ways of Being Holds for all Canadians

Join us on August 19th for reflections on our work in the Remembering Project.  We will provide updates on the new opportunities that Spanish school survivors offer us to help them. We will discuss the upcoming Final Report on Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and our plans to host a conference.

We will also have an enlightening session with Sara Wolfe, founder of the Toronto Birth Centre and longtime medical practitioner who has adapted Anishinaabe knowledge and practices to enhance maternal care for all Canadians.  We are hosting the Circle meeting in the Toronto Birth Centre itself to see how marrying Indigenous traditions and Western practices creates new value for everyone’s health.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81447669901

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Wiikwemkoong Pow Wow Trip
Aug
2
to Aug 5

Wiikwemkoong Pow Wow Trip

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture at the Wiikwemkoong Pow Wow!

Enjoy traditional dances, soulful music, and stunning arts and crafts. Engage with community members, learn about their rich heritage, and witness the strength and beauty of their traditions firsthand.

Highlights include:

Traditional Dances: Watch mesmerizing performances featuring colourful regalia and intricate footwork.

Music: Enjoy the rhythmic beats of drums and soulful singing.

Arts and Crafts: Explore a variety of handmade items, from jewelry to clothing, showcasing Indigenous artistry.

This is an incredible opportunity to connect with the community and experience their culture in an authentic and meaningful way.

Sign up now and be part of this unforgettable celebration!

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Past Events

  • Visit to Brantford Ontario, the Woodland Cultural Centre, and the Mohawk Institute - May 18th, 2024

  • Na Me Res Pow Wow - June 15th, 2024

  • National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21st, 2024

  • Visit to Spanish, ON./Manitoulin Island - August 2nd - 5th, 2024