You are cordially invited to a two-day workshop entitled “Intercul
tural Indigenous Workshop: Sharing perspectives and experiences of research
in Canada's North.” hosted at McGill University in partnersh
ip with APECS CanadaWhen: No vember 16th and 17th, 2017
Where: Students’ So ciety of McGill University (SSMU), University Centre, 3480 McTavish, Montre al, QC.
Thursday November 16th, Ballroom 301: This is a full-day workshop entitled “Indigenous Realities: A Cultural Awar eness-Building” facilitated by Suzanne Keeptwo, Métis of Kichisipirini (Alg onkin) descent. This presentation explores Canada’s historic relationship w ith First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and how it impacts current reali ties using storytelling, music and visuals. Lunch, coffee and snacks provid ed. Registration required.
Evening of Thursday November 16th, Ballroom 301: All are welcome to participate in this evenin g event including a keynote speaker, a round table discussion on sharing pe rspectives and experiences of research in Canada’s North, and a networking event with cocktails and snacks available. No registration required.
Friday November 17th, Rooms Madeleine Parent and Lev Bukhman: This half-day event called “The Exchange Experience: Validating 5 00 Years of First Nations History” with Suzanne Keeptwo is an interactive, arts-based and experiential workshop. The workshop thrives on an indigenous teaching model in concept, structure and content. Participants become the creative collaborators exploring First Nations historical, political and so cial issues while guided through a creative learning process. The experienc e works to validate Indigenous realities and sensitize Canadians’ understan dings of Aboriginal history and worldviews. Lunch not included. Registratio n required.
For whom: Early career scientists conducting fieldwork in Canada’s North or with an interest in conducting re search on traditional territories across Canada. These workshops are target ed to graduate and post-graduate students, however undergraduates may also register.
How to sign up: Please follow this l ink to register for the workshops: www.qcb s.ca/iiw