/indigenous/taxonomy/term/3/all en /indigenous/channels/news/school-human-nutrition-professor-treena-delormier-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362393 <p>Nineteen members of the º«¹úÂãÎè community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the <a href="https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal">King Charles III Coronation Medal</a>. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.</p> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:32 +0000 admin 20411 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/avativut-silavut-inuit-education-359476 <p>In Avativut (our lands) Silavut (our intellect): Inuit Education, Dr. Karla Williamson will discuss advancing Inuit knowledges in post-secondary education. </p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:42:58 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20405 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/indigenous-space-naming-department-kinesiology-and-physical-education-359295 <p>Join the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education as they launch the <strong>Onkwanaktí:io</strong> (Our Nice Inclusive Space) on the second floor. A launch with light reception will follow the unveiling.</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:28:52 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20397 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/engaging-indigenous-philosophies-and-practices-mutual-respect-and-leadership-across-university-359301 <p>The momentum for embracing Indigenous philosophies and promoting strategic practices is evident across universities in Canada.</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:48:03 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20398 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/indigenous-womens-experiences-canadian-university-administration-359303 <p>Candace Brunette-Debassige (PhD) shares her experience and research on Indigenous women's experiences in academia, emphasizing how their stories as trailblazers advance Indigenous rights and collective educational needs in Canadian universities to</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:58:02 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20400 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/indigenous-business-matters-truth-reconciliation-sovereign-wealth-358808 <p>º«¹úÂãÎè's Desautels Faculty of Management and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives are pleased to co-host Travis Seymour (FCPA, FCGA, MBA, CAFM), NEO of the First Nations Market Housing Fund for a keynote speech on the topic of reconciliation and b</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:11:56 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20390 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/minnie-grey-amongst-upcoming-honorary-doctorates-2024-357479 <p>Born in Kangirsuk, on the western shore of Ungava Bay, Minnie Grey has spent nearly 40 years advocating for the health and well-being of Inuit and the Inuit ways of life  in various polar regions.</p> <p>On Tuesday June 4th 2024 at 3pm, Minnie Grey will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) at the School of Continuing Studies at º«¹úÂãÎè. </p> <p>Read more about this years' Honorary Doctorates in the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-announces-honorary-degree-recipients/">º«¹úÂãÎè Reporter</a>.</p> Wed, 29 May 2024 15:20:31 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20351 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-science-fair-fun-kahnawake-357385 <p>Every year in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center (KEC).</p> <p>For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of º«¹úÂãÎè’s Office of Science Outreach to bring º«¹úÂãÎè students into the classroom as mentors.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 18:44:03 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20346 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/new-policy-clarifies-indigeneity-expectations-work-applications-357384 <p>º«¹úÂãÎè has a new policy to support the validation of claims to Indigenous citizenship/membership made by individuals applying for designated opportunities related to employment. º«¹úÂãÎè’s approach in developing the policy was grounded in its commitments towards truth and reconciliation outlined in its <a href="/indigenous/calls-action">52 Calls to Action</a>.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 17:22:00 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20345 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-ceremony-mcgill-355696 <p>Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at º«¹úÂãÎè for our annual National Indigenous Peoples' Day ceremony!</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:23:05 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20333 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/conversation-billy-ray-belcourt-mcgills-2024-mellon-iscei-writer-residence-357260 <p>º«¹úÂãÎè’s 2024 <a href="/iscei/">Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative</a> (ISCEI) Writer in Residence is Billy-Ray Belcourt, PhD, from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northern Alberta. His five books encompass poetry, memoir, and fiction, and explore topics such as decolonial love, grief, intimacy, and queer sexuality.</p> <p>For the full article with the º«¹úÂãÎè Reporter, click <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/billy-ray-belcourt-is-mcgills-2024-mellon-iscei-writer-in-residence/">here</a>. </p> Tue, 07 May 2024 15:17:17 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20341 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/info-session-research-data-governance-mcgill-356610 <p>The Digital Research Services (DRS) Hub is hosting an open information session on the development of a research data governance framework for º«¹úÂãÎè.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:08:58 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20339 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/kahnawake-fasion-exhibition-2024-355877 <p>Highlighting 11 Indigenous designers, Kahnawake Survival School hosts its' annual fashion exhibition on Saturday, May 4th 2024, from 7-9pm (doors open at 6pm).</p> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:02:56 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20336 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/international-pi-day-unlocking-perspectives-dr-edward-doolittle-winter-speaker-series-355706 <p>As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series, join us for an International PI Day celebration with mathematician, Dr. Edward Doolittle! Dr.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:52:24 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20335 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/emma-stevens-blackbird-mcgill-355700 <p>As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series 2024, Mi'kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens performed at the Schulich School of Music. Missed the performance? View the YouTube coverage <a href="http://<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HwBwSFYz3Hk?si=nNB4ivrFqi4hyaeO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>">here</a>.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:48:03 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20334 at /indigenous