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The World Council of Indigenous Peoples define Indigenous peoples as ”people, living in countries which have populations composed of differing ethnic or racial groups, who are descendants of the earliest populations living in the area and who do not as a group control the national government of the countries within which they live.”
Indigenous Studies at the University of Lethbridge is dedicated to community-engaged scholarship, and research of the priorities and aspirations of Indigenous peoples in Canada and throughout the world. Within the department, Indigenous and non-Indigenous students have the opportunity to learn and think about Indigenous knowledges in creative, transformative and critical ways. The department offers courses that engender a rigorous and respectful understanding of Indigenous peoples’ languages, knowledges, cultures, histories, politics, arts, intellectual traditions, and research methodologies.
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Blackfoot Language Immersion Events
Join us for a new series of Blackfoot Language Events!
*All events are subject to change *All events will be held at Iikaisskini Gathering place *Lunch or dinner provided
**UPDATED DATE** Meet and Greet Luncheon on Thursday January 16th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn about the Blackfoot Language Adult Immersion Program and share what you would like to see in the events.
Hand Games Evening on Tuesday January 28th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Have fun learning to play a traditional game, or if you already know how to play, learn it all in Blackfoot!
Blackfoot Bingo Evening on Monday February 10th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Play bingo all immersed in Blackfoot! A great opportunity to learn Blackfoot numbers and Bingo phrases.
Craft Making Luncheon on Tuesday February 25th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
A relaxing afternoon making a traditional Blackfoot craft while visiting with fluent speakers and elders.
Contact: Annabelle First Rider Chatsis Akaakskimaki - annabelle.chatsis@uleth.ca
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