June 21 isÌýNational Indigenous Peoples Day and À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Indigenous Student Centre (WISC) will be hosting the first ever on-campus event to celebrate. Cross the creek toward St. Paul's, find the new ceremonial fire ground, and shatitsirótha′ (pronounced sa-di-gee-row-da) - which means 'reignite the flame.' Celebrations will include a free BBQ, entertainment, children's activities, and vendor and information booths.
Interested in learning more about Indigenous peoples and issues? Librarian Sarah Brown recommends checking out the following titles:
- , by Arthur Manuel, is not new but extremely popular.
- , a newer title by Arthur Manuel.
- , by Kimberley TallBear, looks at the prevalence of DNA testing kits and what that means for Indigenous identity.
- , editors Robin Starr Minthorn & Heather J Shotton, examines indigeneity in higher education.
190 Westmount Road North
À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ, ON N2L 3G5
Canada