[Indigsol] Upcoming events: Jan21 - Feb14

Sat Jan 18 07:43:22 PST 2014

Jan 21 - Decolonization 102 - Migrant Justice and Land Use
Jan 21 - Inherent Indigenous Nationhood & Protection of the Land
Jan 28 - Community Engagement Strategy Information Session
Jan 28 - Indigenous Human Library
Jan 31 - Aboriginal Art Expo and Talent Contest
Jan 31 - "Opportunities for FN Prosperity Through Oil and Gas"
Feb 8 - Carleton University Round Dance
Feb 9 - Blanket Exercise Training
Feb 13&14 - Day of Justice for our Sisters in Spirit
Feb 14 - Have a Heart Day

( details and links below, in chronological order )

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Decolonization 102 - Migrant Justice and Land Use

Tues Jan 21, 6-8pm
Univ of Ottawa, FSS building room 4004

This panel will discuss the rights violations and daily struggles
Caribbean and Mexican migrant workers experience in Ontario, echoing past
and current conflicts of indigenous peoples in Canada. The panel will
examine through the lens of decolonization how we view land and natural
resources, the Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks that live in these
lands.

Featuring Adrian Smith of Justicia For Migrant Workers and Ana Collins of
Niigaan: In Conversation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/575021595901010

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Canada, Industry, and Press, Oh My!
Inherent Indigenous Nationhood and Protection of the Land in the Face of
Foreign Conceptualizations of Indigeneity

Tues Jan 21, 7-9pm
Univ of Ottawa, Desmarais bldg room 12105
(55 Laurier Ave E, corner of transitway at Laurier Stn)

Panel discussion featuring Elders, Protectors of the Land, Traditional
Leaders and Citizens from:
* Barriere Lake First Nation
* Haudenosaunee Confederacy
* Kelly Lake Cree Nation
* Lubicon Lake Nation

Moderators:  Janice Makokis, Saddle Lake First Nation, and Professor
Angela Cameron

http://uocal.uottawa.ca/en/node/7245
https://www.facebook.com/events/513304998784498/

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Community Engagement Strategy Information Session

Tues Jan 28, 9:00am–4:00pm
St. Paul Eastern United Church, 473 Cumberland St, Ottawa

Presentations will take place on First Nations Constitution Development
and the Anishinabek Education Agreement, followed by a community feast and
a traditional Clam Teaching by Anishinabek Elder Gordon Waindubence

Hosted by the Odawa Native Friendship Center in partnership with the
Anishinabek Nation

For more information contact Tammy Desmoulin 705-497-9127 / 1-877-702-5200
or by email tammy.desmoulin at anishinabek.ca

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Indigenous Human Library

Tues Jan 28, 5-7:30pm (reg'n starts 3:30pm)
Carleton Univ, Baker's Grill (University Centre, 4th flr)

The human library is a concept of borrowing people instead of books to
learn about ideas, cultures, lifestyles, and other life experiences
through conversation. It is the coming together of individuals from all
walks of life in an open and safe environment.

Instead of taking a book off a shelf to learn something new, you, the
'Reader,' will have the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with a 'Human
Book’ who will share their stories, experiences, and knowledge with you.

Currently a roster of 14 'Human Books', with more to be added

https://www.facebook.com/events/412115822252963/

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Aboriginal Art Expo and Talent Contest

Fri Jan 31 (tentatively)

The Aboriginal Service Centre at Carleton University would like to invite
you this one day event where you will have the opportunity to admire
Indigenous artwork as well as taste unique traditional foods!

The tentative date is Friday January 31st, with the Art Expo running all
day and the Talent contest beginning at supper!

We are still working out some of the details...

Contact Shady Hafez @ 613-809-2111 or at shadyhfz at gmail.com if you wish to
register to sell or display for the art expo, or participate in the talent
contest!

https://www.facebook.com/events/234195646753699

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Think Different: Opportunities for First Nations Prosperity Through Oil
and Gas Development

Fri Jan 31, 7-9pm
Univ of Ottawa, Montpetit (MNT) room 203

The University of Ottawa Campus Conservatives will be hosting a
presentation and Q&A with Ravina Bains from The Fraser Institute on their
recent study entitled "Opportunities for First Nation prosperity through
oil and gas development".

This event is open to all who are interested in attending. A link to the
research study may be found below:
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/research-news/display.aspx?id=20644
(*see note below*)

If you have any questions about this presentation and Q&A, please contact
us by posting on this FB page or emailing us at
uottawaconservatives at gmail.com. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/events/229603623886661

IPSMO NOTE:

Here is a link to a critique of the Fraser Insitute report:
http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/daniel-wilson/2013/11/lost-opportunities-misunderstanding-first-nations-and-resource-

We are listing the above event as we feel it is important that people are
aware of and have the opportunity to engage with this.

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Carleton University Round Dance

Sat Feb 8, 4-11pm
Carleton Univ, Raven's Nest Atheletics bldg (1125 Colonel By Dr)

MC: Mista Wasis
Elder and Pipe Carrier: Thomas Louttit
Stickman: Lester Mianskum
Arena Director: Greg Meekis

SINGERS: Please register by January 27 with Naomi Sarazin by email
naomi.sarazin at carleton.ca or phone (613) 520-2600 ext. 1468.

4:00pm - Pipe Ceremony
5:00pm - Feast (bring your feast bag/tea towel bundle)
6:00pm - Round Dance
10:00pm - Giveaway

Note for the feast: if you would like to contribute to the feast, please
contact Naomi Sarazin.

https://www.facebook.com/events/198297670365924

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Blanket Exercise Training

Sun Feb 9, 10am to 4pm
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave

The Blanket Exercise is a hands-on way of educating Canadians about the
history of this land. It helps build bridges of understanding and respect
between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.

At this training you will ...
- Experience the Blanket Exercise
- Learn how to facilitate it
- Become part of a pool of facilitators who will be mentored to offer it
to schools and community groups in Ottawa.

This training is free and open to all but priority will be given to
Indigenous youth.

Training led by: Elder Albert Dumont, Wabigonikwe Tenasco, Matt Schaaf and
Katy Quinn

https://www.facebook.com/events/1394937884094632

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4th Annual DAY OF JUSTICE FOR OUR SISTERS IN SPIRIT
#JusticeForMMIW

Feb 13 & 14

Thurs Feb 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Community Teach-in (indoors) location TBA
Short film screening "Don't Need Saving: Aboriginal Women and Access to
Justice" - Soup and Bannock - Round dance
Free!
The evening with be co-facilitated by our dear friends and mentors from
the The Native Youth Sexual Health Network
https://www.facebook.com/events/543491765731982

Fri Feb 14 at Parliament Hill
Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
https://www.facebook.com/events/543491765731982

Feb 14 actions across the country
http://www.rememberoursisterseverywhere.com/events/women-s-memorial-marches-across-canada

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Have a Heart Day
Friday, Feb 14 - Canada-wide
in Ottawa: 10:15-11:30am, Parliament Hill

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014, celebrate Have a Heart Day by
supporting First Nations children to grow up safely at home, get a good
education, be healthy, and proud of their cultures.

More info:
http://www.fncaringsociety.com/have-a-heart

Ottawa event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/209613715896905

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