We have lots of exciting news to share in our special June edition. National Indigenous History Month is here, and there is a lot happening!
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Building on the success and impact of a previous partnership, Print + Retail Solutions and the Office of Indigenous Relations have worked closely together to curate a new collection of Indigenous products in collaboration with a local Indigenous artist, Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell of Morningstar Designs.Ìý
The Office of Indigenous Relations is pleased to announce Kevin George will join the Indigenous Relations team as the Indigenous Special Projects Coordinator, effective February 14, 2022.Ìý Kevin is Potawatomi and Cree and a member of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation located on the shores of Lake Huron and has strong community connection to Fort McMurray 468 First Nation, his Cree community in Northern Alberta.
This article was originally published onÌýthe Faculty Association of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's (FAUW) website.
The Faculty Association of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ (FAUW) is pleased to announce a five-year agreement with theÌýÌýto fund scholarships for University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students from Six Nations of the Grand River. FAUW will contribute $10,000 each year, to be distributed evenly by GRPSEO among all Six Nations students attending the University that year, in any program, in either part-time or full-time studies.
Article originally published in the Daily Bulletin
On January 13, 2022, the Office of Indigenous Relations marked its second anniversary, celebrating two years of impact on campus and beyond. The Indigenous Initiatives Office was renamed as the Indigenous Relations Office under AVP Jean Becker in October 2021. Becker brings over 40 years’ experience in postsecondary Indigenous initiatives.
Written by: Joy Braga
Today marks the last day of Treaties Recognition Week 2021.ÌýThe Office of Indigenous Relations would like to thank everyone whoÌýattendedÌýthe events that took place this week andÌýdedicatedÌýtime to learnÌýmoreÌýabout the significance of treaty rights, relationships, and their relevance today. Treaties are a foundational part of Canadian society. All people, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, have treaty rights and responsibilities.ÌýWe are all treaty people.
Treaties Recognition Week 2021 begins November 1, with activities planned by the Office of Indigenous Relations.
This article was originallyÌýpublished in the Catalyst e-newsletter.
PART continues its anti-racism book club series on November 16, 2021, at noon with a review ofÌýÌýby George Manuel and Michael Posluns. Originally published in 1974,ÌýThe Fourth WorldÌýis a critical work of Indigenous political activism that has long been out of print. The newly updated edition in 2018 includes an introduction by Glen Sean Coulthard (Yellowknives Dene) and an afterword by Doreen Manuel (Secwepemc/Ktunaxa), a daughter of George Manuel.
In a memo circulated to University employees last Friday, President Vivek Goel and Vice-President, Academic & Provost James Rush announced that they haveÌýacted on recommendations from the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion office review teamÌýto createÌýtwo new organizational unitsÌýled by Associate Vice-Presidents that will report to the Vice-President, Academic & Provost. These units replace two of the functions of the former Office of Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion. Both appointments are effective immediately.
The newÌýOffice of Indigenous RelationsÌýwill be led by Jean Becker, who will take on the new title of Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Relations.
Written by: Joy Braga
Warning: The following article includes details ofÌýCanada’s Indian Residential School System.ÌýTheÌýÌý(24-hour, 7 daysÌýa week)Ìýis available toÌýprovideÌýsupport for former students and those affected: 1-866-925-4419.
Recently in June, the House of Commons unanimously supportedÌýlegislation to recognize September 30thÌýas a federal statutory holidayÌýcalledÌý. This new holiday will beÌýa paid day off for federal workers and employees in federally regulated workplaces.ÌýNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation notably coincides withÌý, a dayÌýwhen weÌýhonourÌýthe Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada.ÌýÌý