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Anishnaabe Giizhigat / National Indigenous Peoples Day

Date
June 21, 2024
Time
7:00 AM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
Location
Various locations across campus, including the Student Learning Centre and Kerr Hall Quad. Select sessions available on Zoom.
Open To
Students, faculty, staff and community members
Contact
Crystal Osawamick crystal.osawamick@torontomu.ca
Register for Anishnaabe Giizhigat / National Indigenous Peoples Day (external link) 
Part of the Eagle Staff, including beaded TMU letters, three feathers and red, yellow, white and black ribbons

June 21 is Anishnaabe Giizhigat / National Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is a time for self-education, with a number of opportunities to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the university community and beyond. Aambe Bizhaak / All are welcome!

The 2024 theme is Mnaajtoodaa Bmaadziwin / Let’s celebrate life.

Agenda

Morning thanksgiving

  • Time: 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
  • In-person location: Kerr Hall Quad at 43 Gerrard St. East
  • Description: Join the sunrise ceremony with conductor Jimmy Dick, Community Elder.

Indigenous vendors market

  • Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • In-person location: 1st floor of the Student Learning Centre (SLC) at 341 Yonge St.
  • Description: Shop from local Indigenous-owned businesses selling handmade products such as jewelry, accessories and more.

National Indigenous Peoples Day gathering

  • Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • In-person location: 8th floor of the Student Learning Centre (SLC) on 341 Yonge St.
  • Online: A live stream on Zoom will be provided for events between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

National Indigenous Peoples Day sessions

  • Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • In-person location: Kerr Hall Quad at 43 Gerrard St. East

This event is organized by the National Indigenous Peoples Day organizing circle

This year’s event is organized by a collective of Indigenous and non-Indigenous colleagues, led by Crystal Osawamick, manager of Indigenous events and special projects. 

The collective includes staff from the Career, Co-op and Student Success; the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching; The Creative School; the Indigenous Education Council; Office of the President; Office of the Provost; Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion, including Indigenous Initiatives and Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services; Saagajiwe; School of Early Childhood Studies; Student Affairs; Student Life and Learning Support; Ted Rogers School of Management; and TMU Libraries. 

Accessibility

The university is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. The Student Learning Centre is a wheelchair accessible venue. The Kerr Hall Quad is a grassy, slightly elevated field. Staff will be available to assist.

If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know in the registration form. You can also email Crystal Osawamick, manager of Indigenous events and special projects at crystal.osawamick@torontomu.ca.

Questions? 

If you have any questions, please email Crystal Osawamick, manager of Indigenous events and special projects at crystal.osawamick@torontomu.ca.