Workshop

You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Ela Smith

Janessa Good — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:51:53 +0000

You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Ela Smith Janessa Good Tue, 12/03/2024 - 08:51

This is a three-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Métis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada. 

This is a three-part online workshop that will take place over the course of the Winter 2025 term. While not mandatory, attendance at all 3 workshops is strongly encouraged.

Part 1: Thursday, January 16, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Part 2: Friday, February 28, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Part 3: Tuesday, April 1, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Learning Objectives

Deconstruct language and discuss why identity and labels are different for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.

Unlearning historic and current realities for First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in the land now known as Canada and how the resulting cultural genocide:
- Affects current and future generations of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples
- Affects how First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples are received and treated in institutions, including post-secondary institution

Increase understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing
Increase awareness of local urban First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities

Promote self-reflection to further an understanding of the impacts of colonization, racism, and implicit bias experienced by First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples

About Ela Smith

Aanii, My name is Gee waniway eekwe (Whirling wind woman). I am bear clan displaced through colonization. I am a graduate of the Early Childhood Education Diploma program, Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Social Work, Indigenous Field of Study. Much of my career has focused on working within mental health and advocacy. I have worked as Executive Director at White Owl Native Ancestry, Program Director at Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centers, as well as an Indigenous Curriculum Development Specialist. I work from a wholistic trauma-informed pedagogical perspective that works to empower people to critically reflect on how their practice impacts the world. I currently sit on the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies Board of Governors as chair impacting change from a provincial focus for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children and families within child welfare.

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While not mandatory, attendance at all 3 workshops is strongly encouraged.

Part 1: Thursday, January 16, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Part 2: Friday, February 28, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Part 3: Tuesday, April 1, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Janessa Good — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:04:56 +0000

Ribbon Skirt Workshop Janessa Good Mon, 11/04/2024 - 10:04

Indigenous students, faculty & staff are invited for a special Ribbon Skirt Workshop in preparation for National Ribbon Skirt Day on January 4th.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to celebrate and preserve Indigenous cultures, promote community engagement, and to learn the art and significance of ribbon skirt making. At the end of this workshop, you will have created your own unique and personalized ribbon skirt that you can be proud to wear on National Ribbon Skirt Day. Light refreshments will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

Please note: Participants will need to provide their own ribbon and materials to make their skirt. A full list of required materials will be provided ahead of the workshop

Workshop Details:

Date: Friday, November 29
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm (a 1 hour lunch break will be scheduled at noon)
Location: Hagey Hall, Costume Department

About Ribbon Skirt Day:

National Ribbon Skirt Day is held every January 4. This day originates with the story of Isabella Kulak, a member of Cote First Nation, who was shamed for wearing her handmade ribbon skirt to a formal wear day at her elementary school. Traditionally worn by First Nations and Métis peoples, ribbon skirts are a meaningful symbol of identity, resilience, and survival for Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people, and represents a direct connection to Mother Earth. Isabella’s story shines a light on the enduring injustices, racism, and discrimination faced by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada every day, and on the importance of the role we all have to play in reconciliation.

About the Facilitator:

She:kon! Hello! My name is Cara Loft, and I am the Educational Developer for Indigenous Knowledges and Pedagogies at the University of Guelph. I am a proud Mohawk (Kanienkehake) woman from Tyendinaga (Kehn: teke) First Nation who currently resides in Kitchener, ON. I was born in London, ON and grew up in a small farming community called Ilderton, ON. I am also a dog mom to an English Cocker Spaniel named Chloe. In addition to my role as an Educational Developer, I also facilitate community development through arts based programming like: singing, drumming, sewing, photography, and poetry. I completed an Indigi-Orchestral Project in November of 2022 called Ka’shatsténshera: The Power and Unity of Music in partnership with Dr. Kira Omelchenko at Wilfrid Laurier University. My interests are in examining musical cultural practices and their effect on wholistic well-being.

Nia:wen! Thanks! Cara.

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Two Spirit Remembering: Exploring Indigenous Queer History and Epistemologies featuring Jay Havens and Benny Skinner

Janessa Good — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:53:20 +0000

Two Spirit Remembering: Exploring Indigenous Queer History and Epistemologies featuring Jay Havens and Benny Skinner Janessa Good Tue, 06/11/2024 - 11:53

Please join us for an exciting, educational discussion between two beloved Two Spirit members of our U��ݮ��Ƶ community: Communication Arts Assistant Professor Jay Havens and Indigenous Research Advisor Benny Skinner.

This online event is open to all campus community members who identify as Two Spirit or an ally* on campus and will include a dialogue between Benny and Jay about Two Spirit experiences, identities, epistemologies, and histories.

*Ally used here is meant to include any campus community member looking to learn more about how to be inclusive and supportive of Two Spirit people. It is critical that attendees at this event come with a genuine intention to learn more about Two Spirit people and their experiences. Moreover, it is important that attendees approach this event with care and kindness. If you do not fit this criterion, we politely ask that you please sit this one out!

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Indigenous Student Listening Session 1 (New Peer Mentorship Program)

Emily Brant — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:34:17 +0000

Indigenous Student Listening Session 1 (New Peer Mentorship Program) Emily Brant Tue, 01/02/2024 - 11:34

We need your voice and input in the creation of the new Faculty-Based Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program. With your help we will be able to create a Mentorship Program that will help ease the transition of Indigenous Students into Post-Secondary.

We will be hosting listening sessions to give you the opportunity to voice your ideas in what the program needs, how we should implement it, and what the best form of training is.

Indigenous Student Listening Session #1

When: Monday, January 15, 2024 | 12:30pm to 2:00 pm

Where: Indigenous Relations Office, 4201 East Campus 5

Pizza will be provided, please register here to confirm your attendance for this session.

Métis 101

Janessa Good — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:28:44 +0000

Métis 101 Janessa Good Wed, 12/20/2023 - 12:28

Métis 101

Presentation on Métis culture and history, including with the ethnogenesis of the Métis, "Who Are the Métis?", their unique and rich culture and language. Why did they disappear in history? Where are they today?

Facilitator: Jennifer Parkinson was elected as President of Grand River Métis Council, Métis Nation of Ontario in 2014. Jennifer started on Council in 2011 as the interim Chair, then elected to the Chair position in 2012. Since 2010, Jennifer has expanded and shared her knowledge with thousands of children each year by going into schools, colleges and universities. Today, Jennifer is very active politically, meeting with various proponents, government officials and government ministries, all in the pursuit of solidifying Métis citizens’ rights in Canada. Jennifer continues to enjoy her journey and support the Métis Nation.

Online, 2-hour workshop in a small group setting.

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 3

Janessa Good — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:25:23 +0000

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 3 Janessa Good Wed, 12/20/2023 - 12:25

Part 3 of a three-part workshop hosted by Ela Smith that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know, what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada.

Part 1 and 2 are prerequisites to this course. Register for Part 1 on January 22 and Part 2 on February 6.

Learning Objectives:

Deconstruct language and discuss why identity and labels are different for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
Unlearning historic and current realities forFirst Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in the land now known as Canada and how the resulting cultural genocide:
- Affects current and future generations of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples
- Affects how First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples are received andtreated in institutions, including post-secondary institution
Increase understanding ofIndigenous ways of knowing
Increase awareness of local urban First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities
Promote self-reflection to further an understanding of the impacts of colonization, racism, and implicit bias experienced by First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples

Online, 3-hour workshop, in a small-group setting

About the facilitator

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 2

Janessa Good — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:21:19 +0000

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 2 Janessa Good Wed, 12/20/2023 - 12:21

Part 2 of a three-part workshop hosted by Ela Smith that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know, what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada.

Part 1 is a prerequisite to this course. Register for Part 1 on January 22 today

Learning Objectives:

Deconstruct language and discuss why identity and labels are different for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
Unlearning historic and current realities forFirst Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in the land now known as Canada and how the resulting cultural genocide:
- Affects current and future generations of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples
- Affects how First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples are received andtreated in institutions, including post-secondary institution
Increase understanding ofIndigenous ways of knowing
Increase awareness of local urban First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities
Promote self-reflection to further an understanding of the impacts of colonization, racism, and implicit bias experienced by First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples

Online, 3-hour workshop, in a small-group setting

About the facilitator

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 1

Janessa Good — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:14:06 +0000

You Don't Know What You Don't Know | Part 1 Janessa Good Wed, 12/20/2023 - 12:14

Part 1

Part 1 of a three-part workshop hosted by Ela Smith that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know, what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada.

Learning Objectives:

Deconstruct language and discuss why identity and labels are different for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
Unlearning historic and current realities forFirst Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in the land now known as Canada and how the resulting cultural genocide:
- Affects current and future generations of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples
- Affects how First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples are received andtreated in institutions, including post-secondary institution
Increase understanding ofIndigenous ways of knowing
Increase awareness of local urban First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities
Promote self-reflection to further an understanding of the impacts of colonization, racism, and implicit bias experienced by First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples

Online, 3-hour workshop, in a small-group setting

About the facilitator

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Part 2

Kevin George — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:46:53 +0000

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Part 2 Kevin George Thu, 10/13/2022 - 09:46

About the Facilitator

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Pt.2

**Part 1 of this workshop is a prerequisite for part 2**

This is a two-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know, what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada. This is an online, 3-hour workshop, in a small-group setting.

Learning Objectives:

Deconstruct language and discuss why identity and labels are different for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples.
Unlearning historic and current realities forFirst Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in the land now known as Canada and how the resulting cultural genocide:
- Affects current and future generations of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples
- Affects how First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples are received andtreated in institutions, including post-secondary institution
Increase understanding ofIndigenous ways of knowing
Increase awareness of local urban First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities
Promote self-reflection to further an understanding of the impacts of colonization, racism, and implicit bias experienced by First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples

Availibility is limited. Register here: https://bit.ly/ydkwydkp1

(click on Office of Indigenous Relations)

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Pt. 1

Kevin George — Thu, 12 May 2022 19:37:56 +0000

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Pt. 1 Kevin George Thu, 05/12/2022 - 15:37

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Pt. 1

You Don't Know What You Don't Know Pt.1

Part one of a two-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know, what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada.