Events and Activities Calendar
Events Calendar
Canadians in Conversation: Coming to Terms with the Legacy of Residential Schools
Picture courtesy of humanrights.ca
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
Americans Vote for Authoritarian Rule: Implications for Canada's Democracy
U.S. voters have embraced an openly authoritarian ruler and given his party control of all branches of the federal government. How will this impact Canada’s political system - and what can we do to renew our own democracy?
New Volunteer Meeting
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
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
Visit to the grounds of the Spanish Residential Schools
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - visit to the site of the former Spanish Residential Schools to meet with survivors
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
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!
Book Club Discussion
Join us online or at 1 Devonshire Place in Room 310N for our meeting to discuss “Valley of the Birdtail!”
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84620994010
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