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
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.
Time |
Activity and location |
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Ke-boontaadaa ji-min-yaa’ing / Wellness break and networking | 8th floor of the SLC |
10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. |
Greetings | 8th floor of the SLC and Zoom |
10:10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
Opening song by Amy Desjarlais, lead facilitator, Rebirthed Teachings, Indigenous Initiatives, OVPECI | 8th floor of the SLC and Zoom |
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Welcome remarks from TMU leaders | 8th floor of the SLC and Zoom |
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
Keynote: Skakeratshera'at / One Dish by Dr. Michael Doxtator, associate professor and head, Saagajiwe Indigenous Program, the Creative School | 8th floor of the SLC and Zoom |
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Knowledge Sharing of Walking Out (virtual presentation) by Nokomis Mary Elliott, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek | 8th floor of the SLC and Zoom |
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. |
Naakwei-wiisning / Lunch and spirit plate prayer and offering | 8th floor of the SLC |
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
Button making | 8th floor of the SLC |
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
Time |
Activity and location |
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
Pow Wow fitness with Abby Carpenter, President, Indigenous Law Student Association | 8th floor of the SLC |
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Indigenous campus art tour | Meet in Kerr Hall Quad (white canopy) |
3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Children’s story time circle with the School of Early Childhood Studies | 8th floor of the SLC |
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.