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Nestled in the coulees along the banks of the Oldman River, the University of Lethbridge is located in the heart of Blackfoot territory. We are Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone, and are committed to creating a welcoming environment that enhances the University’s unique relationship to Indigenous people – past, present and future.
Join us for Indigenous Awareness Week — March 11-15, 2024, as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, beliefs and aspirations of Indigenous Peoples everywhere.
Monday, March 11:
10–10:45 a.m. | Opening Ceremony | Details here
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Mini Powwow and Dance Demonstration | Details here
(includes a Blackfoot Naming Ceremony for Faculty of Fine Arts at 12:45 p.m.)
2–4 p.m. | West Coast Tradition presentation | Students’ Union Ballroom (SU300B)
3–4:15 p.m. | Indigenous Book Trailers | Library Building (L1060)
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Faculty of Health Sciences Beading Workshop | Markin Hall (M1035)
Tuesday, March 12:
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Indigenous Artisans Market | University Hall Atrium (W610)
(includes “We are Iniskim” merchandise launch from 10 a.m. –2 p.m.)
Noon–3 p.m. | West Coast Fashion Show, Dance & Singing Demonstration | Science Commons Atrium (SA7008)
5 p.m. | Film screening and discussion: Blood Quantum | Details here
Wednesday, March 13:
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Indigenous Artisans Market | University Hall Atrium (W610)
(includes launch of Iniskim merchandise)
10 a.m.–Noon | Decolonising Wikipedia: Editathon | Details here
11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Indigenous Wellness Wednesday: Smudge Box Making with Elder Shirlee Crow Shoe | Details here
Noon–1 p.m. | Art NOW series presents Terrance Houle | Details here
Thursday, March 14:
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | ULethbridge Indigenous Basketball Information Session | PE250
3–4:15 p.m. | Film Screening and Discussion: Iniskim – Return of the Buffalo | Details here
3–5 p.m. | Smudging Protocols and Blackfoot Teachings (Calgary Campus) | Iniikokaan Centre, Bow Valley College
4–8 p.m. | All My Relations Indigenous Students’ Association Year-end Party & Talent Show | Students’ Union Ballroom
Friday, March 15:
Noon–2 p.m. | All My Relations Indigenous Students’ Association Art Mural Painting | SU Tunnel
Noon–1 p.m. | Art NOW series presents Sikapinakii Low Horn | Details here
1–2:30 p.m. | Métis Meet-Up | Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre (W650)
Noon–4:30 p.m. & Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Niitsitapi Relationality Symposium | Details here
March 11-15 (all week):
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.| Performance video: Earth Blanket | Projection wall outside of the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery (W600)
Wednesday, March 20:
3 - 4:30 p.m. | Author Reading: Chelsea Vowel | L1060
All students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend these events.
Visit Indigenous Awareness Week for more information.
Contact:
Jodie Flamand-Tailfeathers | jodie.flamand@uleth.ca | ulethbridge.ca/indigenous/indigenous-awareness-week