From September 18-30, 2023, join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at 91涩漫 for the twelfth annual Indigenous Awareness Weeks.
Indigenous Awareness Weeks (IAW) is a two-week-long event series involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members. Events held over these two weeks encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at 91涩漫. They also help foster a dialogue about First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit topics important to individuals and their communities. The events, outlined below, create a space that bring together Indigenous experts, community leaders, students, faculty, and staff throughout our campus community. We hope to see you there!
Last year's IAW art was designed by Anishnawbe, Oji-Cree, and Two-Spirit artist .
Opening words by Otsi'tsaken:ra (Charlie) Patton 2023
On Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Event of Indigenous Awareness Weeks, Kanien'keha:ka Faithkeeper Otsi'tsaken:ra (Charlie) Patton offered the Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen鈥攖he "words that come before all things." Otsi'tsaken:ra's words opened Indigenous Awareness Weeks with gratitude and greetings to the natural world.
We invite you to watch Otsi'tsaken:ra's video below, produced in 2021 with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
Full Calendar of Events
Click below to view the full list of events on offer for Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2023!
