[Indigsol] Feb / Mar '09 events

[Greg Macdougall]

as listed at http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/
(to have an event listed, email ipsmo at riseup.net) 

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Wednesdays Jan 14-March 12, 5-8pm
Culture Night w/ Drum Circle
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
299 Montreal Rd
A family friendly program for the First Nations, Inuit and Métis community to take part in a variety of Aboriginal cultural activities, including Cultural Reclamation, Drum Circles, Aboriginal Crafts, Children and Youth Activities (0-6yrs, 7-12yrs, 13-18yrs), and Nutritious Dinner.
To register, contact Patrick Thunderchild, Cultural Coordinator, 613-748-0657x307 or pthunderchild at wabano.com 

Saturdays and Sundays Feb 6-22, 10:30am-5:00pm
Winterlude: Aboriginal Spirit
@ Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Garden)
A contemporary look at Aboriginal daily life through the eyes of modern artists, and including elements of ceremonies and rituals, family relations, history and Aboriginal culture. Totem interpretation, stone- and wood-carving, storytelling, art exhibit, drumming, and dancing.
In collaboration with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and First Air.

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FEBRUARY 2009

Thursday Feb 5, 7:00pm
Anti-colonial Workshop:
Social Position and Indigenous Issues
Carleton University, Azraeli Theatre
Room 101
What I Learned in Class Today:
Aboriginal Issues in the Classroom
http://www.whatilearnedinclasstoday.com/

Friday Feb 6, 1:30 pm
Speaker Kim Anderson
"Native Women and Narratives of the Land: The Body as Contact Zone"
Carleton University, 102 Azrieli Theatre
Think, Talk, Tell: Indigenous Speaker Series 2008-9
Sponsored by the School of Canadian Studies and the Dean of FASS, Carleton University
For more information contact Eva Mackey eva_mackey at carleton.ca or Donna Patrick donna_patrick at carleton.ca

Saturday, February 7, 7 pm
Winterlude concert: Eagle & Hawk With Special Guest Sherry St. Germain
@ American Express® Snowbowl (Rideau Canal Skateway, Rideau Street)

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 7 & 8, 12 noon and 2:30 pm
Winterlude: Wapikoni Mobile
@ Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Lounge)
A travelling studio that gives Aboriginal youth an opportunity to express themselves by making a video or music recording. The goal is to encourage discussion and communication among youth and help them become more open to the world around them. Come and meet these young artists.

Mon-Thurs Feb 9-12
Carleton University’s Aboriginal Community presents:
Aboriginal Awareness Week – February 9th to 12th, 2009
A celebration of life, culture, history and community
Porter Hall - Second Floor of Unicentre
Daily 11:00am-4:00/4:30pm, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Daily Door Prizes
Monday: Language and Culture
Tuesday: Social Issues
Wednesday: Dealing with Racism 
Thursday: Political Issues
Details at http://ottawa.indymedia.org/en/2009/01/8784.shtml

Tues Feb 17, 6:00-8:00pm
IPSMO public meeting 
National Library and Archives Canada
Room 154
395 Wellington
IPSMO = Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa
ipsmo at riseup.net, http://ipsmo.wordpress.com

Friday, February 20, 8:30 pm to 10 pm
Winterlude: DJ NDN and DJ Frame pair up with special guests, such as throat singers and dancers, to mash up Aboriginal culture with other musical influences.
@ Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Lounge)


MARCH 2009

Tues March 3, 6:30-9:30pm
Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Auditorium, Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street
Film: The Invisible Nation 
> The Story of The Algonquin - the winner of the 2008 Jutra for Best Documentary, Directed by Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie
15-minute intermission serving beverages and snacks
Panelists:
* Claudette Commanda: Algonquin, Kitigan Zibi, Anishinabeg, National Coordinator of First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centre
* Richard Desjardins: Director - The Invisible Nation
* Robert Monderie: Director - The Invisible Nation
Watch the trailer - http://www3.nfb.ca/webextension/peuple-invisible/?pinvdo=play
Donations are appreciated.
Everyone is Welcome!
ipsmo at riseup.net

Fri March 13, 1:00 pm
"Fractured Homeland: Federal Recognition, Land and Algonquin Identity in
Ontario"
Speaker Bonita Lawrence
Carleton University, 102 Azrieli Theatre
Think, Talk, Tell: Indigenous Speaker Series 2008-9
Sponsored by the School of Canadian Studies and the Dean of FASS, Carleton University
For more information contact Eva Mackey eva_mackey at carleton.ca or Donna Patrick donna_patrick at carleton.ca

Tues March 17, 6:00-8:00pm
IPSMO public meeting 
National Library and Archives Canada
Room 154
395 Wellington
IPSMO = Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa
ipsmo at riseup.net, http://ipsmo.wordpress.com

Saturday March 28 - PETERBOROUGH
Trent University Native Association Powwow
Peterborough Armoury, 220 Murray St (across from City Hall)
Doors 10:30am for dancers/tablers, 11:00am public
Admission $5 adult, $3 senior (50+) or youth (under 12)
Grand entry 12 noon
Give-away ceremony: Honouring residential school survivors
Contact: Dakota Brant, dakotabrant at hotmail.com or 519-770-7044



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