/indigenous/taxonomy/term/2/all en /indigenous/channels/event/virtual-panel-mohawk-governance-359294 <p>Panelists will present information and answer questions about the forms and institutions of governance in Kahnawà:ke amongst the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk Peoples).</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:19:36 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20396 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/truth-and-reconciliation-day-school-continuing-studies-359778 <p>The School of Continuing Studies has three events on and approaching September 30th, as follows:</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:35:24 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20406 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/visibility-theme-years-mcgill-queer-history-month-359998 <p>The keynote speaker will be Dr. James A. Makokis, known for his leadership in Indigenous health, transgender health and culturally sensitive care.</p> <p>Read more in the Â鶹AV Reporter <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/visibility-is-the-theme-of-this-years-mcgill-queer-history-month/"><strong>here</strong></a>, covered by Sylvie Babarik (Associate Director, Internal Communications). </p> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:25:34 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20407 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/34-cree-teachers-quebec-graduate-community-based-university-programs-357652 <p>34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from Â鶹AV on May 30. It's the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community. (Submitted by Alice Gilpin) </p> <p>View the full article on CBC <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/34-cree-teachers-in-quebec-graduate-from-community-based-university-programs-1.7228175">here</a>!</p> <p> </p> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:57:42 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20353 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/minnie-grey-amongst-upcoming-honorary-doctorates-2024-357479 <p>Born in Kangirsuk, on the western shore of Ungava Bay, Minnie Grey has spent nearly 40 years advocating for the health and well-being of Inuit and the Inuit ways of life  in various polar regions.</p> <p>On Tuesday June 4th 2024 at 3pm, Minnie Grey will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) at the School of Continuing Studies at Â鶹AV. </p> <p>Read more about this years' Honorary Doctorates in the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-announces-honorary-degree-recipients/">Â鶹AV Reporter</a>.</p> Wed, 29 May 2024 15:20:31 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20351 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/employment-opportunity-program-manager-indigenous-health-professionals-program-357433 <p>Position Summary: Administer and oversee activities related to the IHP Program. Initiate and organize activities aligned with the mandate of the IHP Program, such as community engagement, supporting Indigenous health education, administration, financial management, team building, communications, student affairs, evaluation of initiatives and managing physical resources.</p> <p>Some Responsibilities Include: </p> Thu, 23 May 2024 20:45:27 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20350 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/mcgill-reporter-science-fair-fun-kahnawake-357385 <p>Every year in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center (KEC).</p> <p>For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of Â鶹AV’s Office of Science Outreach to bring Â鶹AV students into the classroom as mentors.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 18:44:03 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20346 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/new-policy-clarifies-indigeneity-expectations-work-applications-357384 <p>Â鶹AV has a new policy to support the validation of claims to Indigenous citizenship/membership made by individuals applying for designated opportunities related to employment. Â鶹AV’s approach in developing the policy was grounded in its commitments towards truth and reconciliation outlined in its <a href="/indigenous/calls-action">52 Calls to Action</a>.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 17:22:00 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20345 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day-ceremony-mcgill-355696 <p>Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Â鶹AV for our annual National Indigenous Peoples' Day ceremony!</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:23:05 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20333 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/conversation-billy-ray-belcourt-mcgills-2024-mellon-iscei-writer-residence-357260 <p>Â鶹AV’s 2024 <a href="/iscei/">Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative</a> (ISCEI) Writer in Residence is Billy-Ray Belcourt, PhD, from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northern Alberta. His five books encompass poetry, memoir, and fiction, and explore topics such as decolonial love, grief, intimacy, and queer sexuality.</p> <p>For the full article with the Â鶹AV Reporter, click <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/billy-ray-belcourt-is-mcgills-2024-mellon-iscei-writer-in-residence/">here</a>. </p> Tue, 07 May 2024 15:17:17 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20341 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/info-session-research-data-governance-mcgill-356610 <p>The Digital Research Services (DRS) Hub is hosting an open information session on the development of a research data governance framework for Â鶹AV.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:08:58 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20339 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/employment-opportunity-office-indigenous-initiatives-356586 <p>Position Information: Administrative Officer, Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Â鶹AV </p> <p>Brief List of Duties: </p> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:37:21 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20338 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/kahnawake-fasion-exhibition-2024-355877 <p>Highlighting 11 Indigenous designers, Kahnawake Survival School hosts its' annual fashion exhibition on Saturday, May 4th 2024, from 7-9pm (doors open at 6pm).</p> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:02:56 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20336 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/event/international-pi-day-unlocking-perspectives-dr-edward-doolittle-winter-speaker-series-355706 <p>As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series, join us for an International PI Day celebration with mathematician, Dr. Edward Doolittle! Dr.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:52:24 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20335 at /indigenous /indigenous/channels/news/emma-stevens-blackbird-mcgill-355700 <p>As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series 2024, Mi'kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens performed at the Schulich School of Music. Missed the performance? View the YouTube coverage <a href="http://<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HwBwSFYz3Hk?si=nNB4ivrFqi4hyaeO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>">here</a>.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:48:03 +0000 olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca 20334 at /indigenous