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Wednesday, March 13, 2019 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series presents David A. Robertson

The Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents David Alexander Robertson, the bestselling author of children’s books, graphic novels, and novels whose works educateÌýand entertain readersÌýabout Indigenous Peoples, reflecting their cultures, histories, communities, as well as illuminating manyÌýcontemporary issues.ÌýÌý

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series presents Jesse Thistle

The Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presentsÌýJesse Thistle, a Métis-Cree-Scot from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, whose bestselling memoir,ÌýÌý(Simon and Schuster Canada), chronicles his life on the streets and how he overcame trauma and addiction to discover the truth about who he is.ÌýHis scholarship is focused on intergenerational and historic trauma of the Métis people, and also reflects on his own past struggles with homelessness. Jesse is widely recognized in the scholarly community and beyond.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series: Songs in the Key of Cree

Tomson Highway's Songs in the Key of Cree is a collection of Cree and English songs written by one of Canada’s most renowned authors.ÌýPart of a larger Indigenous language revitalizationÌýproject, this integrated performance-speaker event presentsÌýthe captivating vocalist Patricia Cano, guitarist Kevin Barrett, saxophonist Marcus Ali, and fiddler Nathan Halcrow, joined by artist Emma Rain Smith and historian Susan Roy.

Friday, January 24, 2020 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

You've Come A Long Way Baby! Or Have You? (lecture by Dean Sheila Ager)

Sheila Ager, Dean of Arts and Professor of Classical Studies,Ìýargues that, when it comes to the status of women, the ancient world is not as far away as one might think.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series presents Jean Becker

Meet Jean Becker, UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s first senior director of Indigenous initiatives, in conversation with Lori Campbell.ÌýOver many years, Jean has built reciprocal and respectful relationships between post-secondary institutions and Indigenous communities, and now we’re so lucky to have her back on campus.

Monday, March 2, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Beyond the Headlines: Who's Defending Democracy?

Join theÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ for an engaging conversation on current affairs straight from the headlines. Who's defending democracy? will be hosted by Dean of Arts, Sheila Ager and President Feridun Hamdullahpur, and features three experts from the Faculty of Arts in a conversation moderated by CBC-KW host Craig Norris.Ìý