Indigenous History Month
Wa'tkwanonhwerá:ton. Welcome. Bienvenue.
Wa'tkwanonhwerá:ton is a formal greeting in Kanien'kéha (Mohawk language) that means, ‘Our minds greet yours.’
We would like to acknowledge that Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, the lands and waters on which we gather today.
As we commemorate Indigenous History Month, let us embark on a collective journey of enlightenment, solidarity, and reconciliation. Let us honour Indigenous knowledge, amplify Indigenous voices.
Indigenous Graduation
Concordia University and the Otsenhákta Student Centre are honoured to celebrate and congratulate all Indigenous Concordia graduates!
Suzanne Kite
Hél čhaŋkú kiŋ ȟpáye (There lies the road), was presented by Concordia's FOFA Gallery from June - November, 2023.
Suzanne Kite: “The creation of new things, including AI, has the potential for ethics when using established frameworks for respect of all beings.” | Photo of Kite courtesy of Banff Centre
Dr. Suzanne Kite's public art installation blended ambient sound and hand-painted graphics inspired by her Ph.D. research, in collaboration with Bobby Joe Smith III.
In Lakȟóta traditions, materials like metals and minerals each have unique essences and relationships to humans. “The Imákȟaheye (Method) graphics installed at the FOFA Gallery are designed as visual representations of my theories for developing and maintaining future relationships to nonhumans,” Kite says.
"In my artwork, I explore the boundaries of what is ethically possible with technology. I have a wide range of artworks that use tools like DeepFakes and natural language processing to critique the relationships between AI and colonialism,” she says.
Our faculty
Explore the profiles of our newest Indigenous faculty members and learn more about their research, publications and contributions to their respective fields. Each profile provides a glimpse into the unique expertise and contributions these individuals bring to Concordia.
4th Space events
Explore these events that offer an opportunity to hear from Indigenous voices and gain a deeper understanding of their rich histories and cultures. Join live or watch recordings of past events designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen your connection to Indigenous communities and their enduring legacies.
Participate on social media by sharing photos of your National Indigenous History Month activities with the hashtags #NIHM2024 #NIPD2024 #CU4thSpace
Learn
Resources
Let us stop and set aside some time, today and beyond, to learn about past and present Indigenous histories, stories, celebrations, and more.
How do you say...
Indigenous language guide. A starting point for your personal exploration and appreciation of indigenous languages.
Indigenous days of significance
Explore this non-exhaustive list to learn more about days of significance among Indigenous communities at Concordia and beyond.
Five-Year Strategic Implementation Plan
The CTL's Office of Decolonizing Curriculum and Pedagogy launched the Five-Year Strategic Implementation Plan on decolonizing and Indigenizing curriculum and pedagogy.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such a day made by various Indigenous groups.
Otsenhákta Student Centre Pow Wow
A day of feasting, dancing and singing open to all
Friday, September 13, 2024
