Newsletter - September 2017

Indigenous Directions Newsletter - September 2017

Welcome Back!

The Indigenous Directions Leadership Group would like to extend a warm welcome back to all students, faculty, and staff returning to Concordia University for what is certain to be another wonderful academic year, as well as an especially warm welcome to those who are newly joining us this fall. We hope the summer has been kind to you all, and we look forward to continuing our work within Concordia and the Indigenous community.

Orange Shirt Day Team at the Concordia Shuffle

For the second year in a row, members of the Applied Human Sciences Department will be participating in the Concordia Shuffle as Team Orange Shirt Day. Their goal is to raise awareness for Orange Shirt Day, which takes place on September 30^th in order to recognize survivors of the residential school system. This year, Team Orange Shirt Day will also be raising funds for a new Indigenous entrance Scholarship.

Vicky Boldo Attending National Gathering of Elders

This September, Concordia's Vicky Boldo will be attending the first National Gathering of Elders in Edmonton Alberta. 
 

Kwe, sago, tånisi, watchiye, quanuippit –

As we embark on a new academic year I would like to share a few words with the students, staff and faculty;

Humility is a wonderful teacher as are the students at ASRC for their vote of confidence in me to provide them with cultural support and encouragement. We were ‘gifted’ with a small window of opportunity to get to know each other a little better last spring.

I look forward to being a part of the full academic year and being present on a more regular basis in order that we all get time and space to learn and share together. As a community leader and advocate for the youth I am a strong believer that we live in a time where it is essential that we listen attentively to our youth and encourage them to speak, share and create. This empowers them to become free and critical thinkers, leaders and community members.

On September 10-14 I will have the pleasure and immense honour of attending the National Gathering of Elders on Treaty Six Territory at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Thank you to the IDLG and the office of the Dean of Students for making this possible. Imagine being in a space with three to four thousand Elders from all corners of Turtle Island. Sharing ideas and knowledge for the future generations…Stay tuned for the sharing of my lived experience… 

Vicky Boldo

Vigil For Siasi and Sharon

In the spirit of solidarity, please come and join us to commemorate the lives of Siasi and Sharon. Indigenous women need our support and acknowledgement that their lives matter.

- Iskweu Project

The vigil will be held on Friday September 8th from 6pm- 8pm at Cabot Square.
 

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