Podcasts about first nations university

Kimberly Tootoosis resides on Poundmaker Indian Reserve in Treaty Six Territory, where she is deeply rooted in her community and culture. As a proud mother of four and the head of Red Echo Associates, Kimberly combines her academic excellence and lived experience to empower individuals and communities.Kimberly holds a Master's degree in Aboriginal Social Work from the First Nations University of Canada and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College. In addition, she has pursued specialized training in a variety of therapeutic modalities, enhancing her ability to deliver impactful and culturally relevant support.With over 30 years of professional experience, Kimberly has dedicated her career to providing counseling and therapy, as well as leading workshops and training sessions for communities across Canada. Her work reflects her passion for holistic healing, Indigenous knowledge systems, and fostering resilience in individuals and communities.Shownotes: Radicle Narrative Patreon and Links:https://linktr.ee/radiclenarrative?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

The holidays are here, and so are the endless treats, big family dinners, and tempting snacks! But what if you could enjoy the season without the guilt or starving yourself? This session is for busy women who want to feel amazing in their bodies while still enjoying everything the holidays have to offer. Grab your favorite warm drink and join us for an interactive chat that'll leave you inspired and ready to take on the holidays with confidence! Dr. Anita Lwanga is an Exercise Physiologist, General Internist, Geriatrician and assistant professor of General Internal Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Lwanga's mission is to provide compassionate and holistic care. She helps her patients optimize their diet, exercise, sleep, and medications so that they can stay healthy, active, and out of the hospital.Dr. Anita is a dedicated healthcare professional with a rich academic background. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from St. Matthew's University, building a strong foundation in medical practice and patient care.Dr. Anita also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Exercise and Health Physiology from the University of Calgary, where she developed expertise in understanding the human body and promoting physical wellness. In addition, she completed a Bachelor of Health Studies with a focus on Indigenous Health, a unique program sponsored by the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina, showcasing her commitment to addressing health disparities and fostering community wellness. Contact: Dr. Anita Instagram: @lwangamd Facebook: Anita Lwanga MD Youtube: @drlwanga

As Regina City Council disusses renaming Dewdney Avenue, Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, president of First Nations University, joins Evan to give a different perspective on the issue. Dr. Ottmann also shares with Evan about her role and the future of FNU

Host Munir Haque and partner Action Edge Executive Development welcome everyone to the inaugural episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. In this first episode, Munir welcomes guest Cadmus Delorme, former Chief of the Cowessess First Nations in Southern Saskatchewan and CEO and Founder of OneHoop, to the show. Munir and Cadmus discuss governance within the First Nations Council and the experiences Cadmus has had leading through challenges.Opening with a sensitive subject, Cadmus addresses being Chief of Cowessess First Nation in 2021 during the discovery of the 751 unmarked graves on the residential school land. He talks about breaking the news to the Cowessess members and then the public, and how the emotional strain on the Cowessess council required focused and communicative leadership. Cadmus asked the question “What is our duty of care” to each member to guide decisions.  Munir and Cadmus address the goals of the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation, the Cowessess First Nations focus on economic self-sustainability through renewable solar, wind, and battery development, Cadmus's experience as a board chair for the University of Regina board of governors, the roles of elected officials, and the truth about governance. The conversation is deep, vulnerable, and informative, full of insight and wisdom shared by Cadmus Delorme and one that gives an inside look at leadership through difficult times.  About Cadmus Delorme:Cadmus Delorme, a Cree and Saulteaux, is the former Chief of Cowessess First Nation in Southern Saskatchewan. Cadmus graduated from Cowessess Community Education Centre in 2000. He later moved to Regina to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism and Gaming Entertainment Management from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), and a Master of Public Administration from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. He has also received an ICD.D. designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and its affiliate institution, Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business.Under Cadmus's leadership, Cowessess First Nation prioritized economic self-sustainability and progressed renewable energy, agriculture, and land use efficiency initiatives to create current and future business opportunities.Cadmus is the Chair of the Residential Schools Document Advisory Committee and the University of Regina Board of Directors, serves on the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Board of Directors and is a 2023 Banff Forum delegate.—Contact Cadmus Delorme: Website: OneHoop.caCadmus Delorme on LinkedInContact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Podcast Production:Recording:  PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—Transcript Cadmus Delorme: [00:00:05] Residential schools impacted each of us differently. And so when you talk about unmarked graves around a board level, around a council level, it triggered people differently. It was very emotional. It was something that you could talk policy, you could talk strategy, but the personal stories would come out as well. And so, just referencing it to challenges around a board table, this is as emotional that it could get. And so not everybody agreed to it. Not everybody wanted it. But everybody knew that you couldn't ignore it anymore.Munir Haque: [00:00:47] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms where decisions shape the world around us. We'll hear the good, the bad and the ugly, but with a keen focus on where the gaps are, discover emerging best practices and real world tools to better evaluate, guide and grow you and your boards. Today's guest is Cadmus Delorme. He's a former chief of the Cowessess First Nations in southern Saskatchewan. He is a graduate from the First Nations University and has a master's of Public Administration from the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. He has received his ICD.D Designation from the Institute of Directors, and under his leadership, Cowessess First Nations prioritized economic self-sustainability and progressed renewable energy, agriculture and land use efficiency initiatives to create current and future business opportunities. Cadmus is a chair of the Residential Schools Document Advisory Committee, and also the chair of the University of Regina Board of Governors. Through his work as a volunteer and committed athlete, Cadmus has a number of achievements which include. He was a member of the Saskatchewan golf team for 2009 to 2012. He is a mid-amateur, Saskatchewan golf champion for 2011. He has the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient for 2012, as well as he received the CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40, which recognizes builders and changemakers under the age of 40.Munir Haque: [00:02:24] Welcome, Cadmus. Thanks for joining us today on the Boardroom 180 Podcast. I don't know if you remember this, but we met a number of years back. I think it was at the mayoral debates in Regina, and I think you were sitting as a guest at the chamber table, the Regina Chamber of Commerce. So you're sitting a guest, I was sitting beside you there. So I was a kind of a first exposure to you. I think that was just recently, after you became chief. And so it was kind of nice to see you kind of at the beginning of that trajectory and kind of your launch into becoming a fairly common name in kind of political circles in Saskatchewan. So I recently kind of, in preparation for this, I listened to one of your Ted talks and, you know, you talk a little bit about your name and the challenge, not challenges, but, you know, you had to have a bit of a sense of humor growing up with a name like Cadmus.Cadmus Delorme: [00:03:31] Thank you. My dad got my name out of an old Western book. I love it today. There was a bad cowboy named Cadmus Steele. So that's my name today. Cadmus Dale Delorme.Munir Haque: [00:03:42] Dale. Okay. Middle name Dale. Okay. You know, our kind of pre-interview, you said that kind of God gave you the gift of gab. And I'm going to maybe put that to the test today. So I'm going to let you do most of the talking, but we'll try to keep it, you know, light and interesting. But I am going to kind of start with some stuff that's a little bit darker. It's one of the reasons where, you know, when I thought about doing this, your name was one of the first names that came onto the list just about in 2021. You were chief of the Cowessess First Nations, when kind of were launched into international headlines with the discovery of 751 unmarked graves at the residential schools in Saskatchewan. I don't know if you want to walk us a little bit through that, and it's been a little while. Just kind of give a little bit of a reminder to some of our listeners.Cadmus Delorme: [00:04:30] In our country today, in 2024, we all inherited a history together as Canadians ...

Jada Yee, partner at OneHoop Consulting and is also a sessional instructor at the First Nations University of Canada, joins Evan to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning.

The First Nations University has done an exceptional job in many ways, one of which is encouraging more Indigenous representation in media through its journalism program. Journalism instructor, Shannon Avison, and student, Brittany Poitras, join Tamara Cherry to discuss this rise in representation and why it is needed.

Andrea Hansen, President of Sutton Benefits and Planning, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:Navigating business partnerships with a spouse The transformative power of mentorship and strategies for finding mentorsPersonalizing leadership and communication styles for each colleague or clientLeveraging MBTI certification to manage workplace culture and dynamics Goal setting practices that pave the way for successThe importance of future planning and embracing uncertainty in career and personal lifeAndrea Hansen is a distinguished figure in the field of benefits and pension planning. She is an educator, writer, speaker, and benefits expert. Andrea is the President of Sutton Benefits & Pension, and in this role, she extends her expertise to support successful employers in optimizing their group benefits and pension plans, ensuring maximal value and results.Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community and industry alike, Andrea has been featured in prestigious publications such as HR Saskatchewan, PotashWorks, and The Business Advisor magazines. Her insights and thought leadership have earned her accolades including the Kent Smith-Windsor Leadership Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award, and the SYPE Young Professional of the Year Award. Andrea has also been honored as a two-time nominee for the YWCA Women of Distinction award, underlining her commitment to empowering women in business.Andrea holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. Her dedication to professional development is reflected in her specialty designations, including Group Benefits Associate and Certified Financial Planner®. Andrea's pursuit of excellence extends to acquiring additional certifications, such as the Total Rewards Certificate from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), the Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate from Queen's University, and the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation certificate from First Nations University of Canada.With a steadfast commitment to excellence, community empowerment, and client advocacy, Andrea continues to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of benefits and pension planning, embodying leadership and entrepreneurship. Show Notes:Connect with Andrea and learn more about her work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hansen Sutton Benefits & Pension: https://suttonplanning.ca/  Connect with The After Business School SpecialInstagram: @afterbusinesspodcast Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14250411/Stay in the know: http://eepurl.com/io8Z6A This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.

Cadmus Delorme, a Cree and Saulteaux, is a citizen and currently Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. Mr. Delorme is finalizing his Institute of Corporate Director designation, received a Master of Public Administration from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Business Administration along with a Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism, and Gaming Entertainment Management from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).While a student, Mr. Delorme served in several capacities within the student association, including vice president and president, and also served as a student ambassador. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his student leadership and the hospitality he showed to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, when they visited FNUniv in 2012. Mr. Delorme has also been named one of CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40, which celebrates the province's new generation of leaders, builders, and change-makers under the age of 40. Chief Delorme worked as the Student Recruitment Officer for the First Nations University of Canada from 2013 to 2016 when he was elected as Chief.He lives with his wife Kimberly, brother-in-law, daughter, and son on Cowessess First Nation. Chief Delorme was re-elected as Chief of the Cowessess First Nation in April 2019.Facebook - @cadmusdInstagram - @cadmusdLinkedIn - @cadmusdX: @cadmusdIn this episode Dr. Jody can Chief Delorme talk all things reconciliation. Cadmus' wisdom and way with words help so many folks have the uncomfortable conversations because reconciliation only starts with uncomfortable conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's podcast - John remembers the artists we lost in 2023 and promotes his next Sexy Liberal Show at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on January 20th. He talks with Curt in Akron about Crosby Stills and Nash and does a tribute to his good friend David Crosby who we lost earlier this year. Then, he speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta on Rudy Giuliani filing for bankruptcy. Next, John chats with Native American journalist Simon Moya-Smith who is a contributing writer at NBC News, and Julie Francella who is a Native American activist, artist, writer, and veteran mental health professional working with the First Nations University of Canada. Julie reports on the dubbing of "Star Wars: A New Hope" into her Ojibwe language and she is hoping to audition for the voice of Leia in the movie. They talk with Mitch at Kent State on indigenous artists and Simon explains the horrific true meaning of the word "squaw" and why we should stop using it. They discuss the story of a Kansas City School District dress code policy that led to the forced cutting of an 8-year-old Native American boy's hair. They also talk with Jeff in Oregon on the seven generation rule and Laura in California on the Wigwam Sequoia Tribe in San Pedro called the Improved Order of Red Men. And finally they express hopes for Leonard Peltier to get a new trial and be released from prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Saskatoon Open Door Society's 2023 Youth Leadership Initiative Passion Project on Women's Rights Youth Facilitators: Nila, Sophia, Mahdia, Fatima, Laiqa, and Narges Panelists:  Elicia Munro-Sutherland is an indigenous teacher candidate at the University of Saskatchewan, currently completing her internship program at Nutana Collegiate. She is also a recent graduate of indigenous social work degree and certificate of reconciliation studies, both from the First Nations University of Canada. She also owns a photography and videography business Honey Constant-Inglis Honey is an indigenous educator and advocate. She is currently pursuing her masters at the University of Saskatchewan with a focus on indigenous and plains archeology. Along with being a self-employed archeologist, she is also the owner and lead artist of the Honey Willow nehiyaw studio. She has previously worked as a community connections coordinator and interpret at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and now works alongside varying organizations to educate on racism, culture awareness, and inclusivity.   Her Voice is a women's rights podcast created by youth at the Youth Leadership Initiative program. It aims to amplify the voices of women from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including Indigenous women of Canada. Through their podcast, youth provide a platform for various women to share their stories and shed light on issues that affect their lives. The podcast is a testament to the power of women coming together to support one another and fight for equality and justice. By providing a space for marginalized voices to be heard, the podcast promotes greater understanding and empathy, and helps to create a more inclusive society for all women.

A new science teaching resource developed by the First Nations University of Canada is bringing together Indigenous knowledge and modern science. Guest: Dr. Arzu Sardarli, Lead Project Researcher and Professor of Mathematics and Physics at the First Nations University of Canada

00:00 - A new strain of the COVID Omicron variant has begun to spread in the United States. Guest: Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Disease Specialist at Toronto General Hospital 07:09 - Are we over the Royals yet? Controversy and tabloid talk over the recent documentary about Prince Harry and his relationship with the family. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 13:36 - It's that time of year when BC campers need to fire up the computer and try to scoop up a campsite for the spring and summer season. Guest: Aman Singh, BC's Parliamentary Secretary of Environment 21:27 - Canada's temporary ban on foreign purchases of residential real estate sends the world a mixed message just as this country is ramping up immigration Guest: Adil Dinani, Founder & Principal of Dinani Group Real Estate Advisors 28:00 - A new science teaching resource developed by the First Nations University of Canada is bringing together Indigenous knowledge and modern science. Guest: Dr. Arzu Sardarli, Lead Project Researcher and Professor of Mathematics and Physics at the First Nations University of Canada 36:53 - Are you one of the millions who put ‘eat more nutritiously' at the top of their new year resolutions? Well how do you start? Guest: Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed registered Nutritionist Jordan Bruce. 46:15 - Despite labour shortage there are still wait lists and barriers for people with disabilities seeking jobs in the Province. Guest: Tadiwa Nemutambwe, Team lead at CBI Consultants.

Agriculture played an important role in colonialism and the dispossession of Indigenous peoples. Today it could help build prosperity and reconciliation. We hear from Chief Cadmus Delorme on the history of agriculture and colonialism as it is expressed on Cowessess First Nation, Treaty 4 in Saskatchewan. In this episode, Chief Delorme traces the history of his First Nation from before European contact, through signing of Treaty 4, the failure to implement Treaty obligations, and the roadblocks to real First Nations engagement in agriculture from the start. Support for European-style agriculture was promised in the numbered treaties of western Canada like Treaty 4, only to be quickly subverted. Chief Delorme talks about many of the issues regarding these treaties and the Indian Act. The Indian Agents' power to control First Nations people, the pass system requiring the Indian Agents' approval of sales of grain and cattle, and arbitrary reductions in the size of the Cowessess reserve land area. This is a brutal irony as Indigenous people and agriculture have a long history in Canada and on Turtle Island going back thousands of years. The agricultural innovations from Indigenous peoples in the Americas transformed global agriculture after European contact. This presentation was part of virtual conference in September 2021 on Indigenous Agricultural Innovation held by FHQ Developments and is used with their permission. Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cree (Nehiyaw) and Saulteaux (Anishinabe), is Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. He came to national attention in 2021 when 751 unmarked graves were identified on Cowessess First Nation. He holds a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration from the First Nations University of Canada, and was also named in CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40, a list of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40. (First aired January 2022). Cowessess First Nation https://www.cowessessfn.com/ A Brief History of Indigenous Agriculture https://manitobamuseum.ca/a-brief-history-of-indigenous-agriculture/ Canada's First Nations people were country's first farmers https://www.producer.com/crops/canadas-first-nations-people-were-countrys-first-farmers/ File Hills Qu'Appelle (FHQ) Developments https://fhqdev.com/ File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council https://fhqtc.com/ Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations https://www.fsin.ca/ Indigenous Peoples in Canadian agriculture - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/indigenous-peoples-canadian-agriculture

As one of the only Indigenous-owned and operated universities in Canada, the First Nations University of Canada “seeks to have an ongoing transformative impact through education based on a foundation of Indigenous Knowledge.” Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann is the President of the First Nations University of Canada, and she joins The Brief to share this vision, how the University is centring Indigenous Knowledge in its programs, and her passion for education and supporting Indigenous youth throughout the full education journey.

Dedicated to the respectful exchange between Indigenous teachings about health and healing and mainstream Western psychology, Richard Katz received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Harvard, where he taught for nearly 20 years. Over the past 50 years, Dr. Katz has spent time working with Indigenous elders and healers in various parts of the world, including the primarily hunting-gathering Ju/'hoansi of the Kalahari Desert, the Indigenous Fijians of the South Pacific, the Sicangu Lakota of Rosebud Reservation, and the Cree and Saulteaux First Nations people of Saskatchewan. At the request of the Indigenous elders he has worked with, he seeks to bring their teachings into contact with mainstream psychology. The aim is to encourage the mainstream to be more respectful of diversity, more committed to social action, and more appreciative of the spiritual dimension in health and healing. Dr. Katz has written 7 books on culture and healing. He is currently Professor Emeritus at First Nations University of Canada and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. He lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.Dr. Katz can be reached at: rkatz@firstnationsuniversity.ca•••I'd love to hear what you think, so please feel free to make a comment if you're listening to this on YouTube, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or send me an email at hello@brianjames.caIf you enjoy this podcast, you might be interested in another one I've recently started called Soul Studies with Brian James, where I share readings from some of my favourite authors in the realm of spirituality and depth psychology. You can find a link to those episodes at my website http://brianjames.ca/soul-studies or search “Soul Studies with Brian James” wherever you get your podcasts.•••Support the Podcast!If you'd like to join the conversation and help support the podcast, please considering becoming a member of the growing Medicine Path tribe at patreon.com/medicinepath. You can also follow me on Instagram @revealingthesoul. I love hearing from listeners, so please feel free to reach out on social media or email me at hello@brianjames.ca•••Links:Donate: http://ko-fi.com/brianjames / http://paypal.me/medicinepathyogaPatreon: http://patreon.com/medicinepath Coaching & Books: http://brianjames.ca Yoga Courses: http://medicinepathyoga.comMusic: Royal Fern by Green House (https://green-house.bandcamp.com)

This week during Recess Duty we talk with Rachel Poff. We discuss her journey of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how we could help our school and classrooms be more diverse, equitable, and safe for all students. We also discuss the resources that she has come across to help support our own learning of what it means to be anti-racist and what we can all do today for our students of tomorrow and how we fit into a world that may not be as easy for some as it is for others. Rachel is an enthusiastic and energetic educator with 20 years of international experience. She has been both a single subject and homeroom teacher, PYP coordinator, and principal. She is also an IBEN and loves connecting with teachers around the world. Rachel is currently focusing on becoming an indigenous ally and anti-racist educator. She has been reading, listening, and experiencing FNIM culture and history with a lens on truth and reconciliation. This journey has led her back to Canada. Since this episode was recorded, Rachel has completed a course on Truth and Reconciliation at the First Nations University of Canada and is currently enrolled online at Cornell University in a certificate for Diversity and Inclusion education. She believes in lifelong learning and encourages everyone to follow their passions. Be sure to connect with Rachel Poff here! Twitter https://twitter.com/ttrpoff Email msrachelpoff@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe and review so you don't miss any future episodes of Recess Duty. Continue learning everyone! Levi Allison - https://linktr.ee/levi_allison --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recessduty/message

Dr. Edward Doolittle is Kanyenkehake (Flint Nation = Mohawk) from Six Nations in southern Ontario. He earned his PhD in pure mathematics (partial differential equations) from the University of Toronto in 1997. In 2000-2001 he was a member of Onkwewenna Kentsyohkwa (Our Language Group) studying the Mohawk language full time in immersion in his home community. In 2001, he joined the faculty of First Nations University of Canada, a federated college of the University of Regina, where he is now Associate Professor of Mathematics. Dr. Doolittle is interested in probability, particularly in relation to partial differential operators. He is also interested in Indigenous mathematics and related concepts like Indigenizing mathematics, traditional mathematics, and ethnomathematics, and the educational possibilities afforded by those different views of mathematics. He is the recipient of a Governor General's Academic Medal (Gold) and an Honorable Mention in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition.

Agriculture played an important role in colonialism and the dispossession of Indigenous peoples. Today it could help build prosperity and reconciliation. We hear from Chief Cadmus Delorme on the history of agriculture and colonialism as it is expressed on Cowessess First Nation, Treaty 4 in Saskatchewan. In this episode, Chief Delorme traces the history of his First Nation from before European contact, through signing of Treaty 4, the failure to implement Treaty obligations, and the roadblocks to real First Nations engagement in agriculture from the start. Support for European-style agriculture was promised in the numbered treaties of western Canada like Treaty 4, only to be quickly subverted. Chief Delorme talks about many of the issues regarding these treaties and the Indian Act. The Indian Agents' power to control First Nations people, the pass system requiring the Indian Agents' approval of sales of grain and cattle, and arbitrary reductions in the size of the Cowessess reserve land area. This is a brutal irony as Indigenous people and agriculture have a long history in Canada and on Turtle Island going back thousands of years. The agricultural innovations from Indigenous peoples in the Americas transformed global agriculture after European contact. This presentation was part of virtual conference in September 2021 on Indigenous Agricultural Innovation held by FHQ Developments and is used with their permission. Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cree (Nehiyaw) and Saulteaux (Anishinabe), is Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. He came to national attention in 2021 when 751 unmarked graves were identified on Cowessess First Nation. He holds a Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration from the First Nations University of Canada, and was also named in CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40, a list of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40. This episode is part of a series on different aspects of Indigenous agriculture. In the next episodes, Cadmus Delorme explores the challenges and opportunities for First Nations' pursuing prosperity through business development in agriculture and agri-business. Cowessess First Nation https://www.cowessessfn.com/ A Brief History of Indigenous Agriculture https://manitobamuseum.ca/a-brief-history-of-indigenous-agriculture/ Canada's First Nations people were country's first farmers https://www.producer.com/crops/canadas-first-nations-people-were-countrys-first-farmers/ File Hills Qu'Appelle (FHQ) Developments https://fhqdev.com/ File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council https://fhqtc.com/ Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations https://www.fsin.ca/ Indigenous Peoples in Canadian agriculture - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/indigenous-peoples-canadian-agriculture

The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce the 2021 Nation Builder of the Year Award is awarded to Chief Perry Bellegarde, First Nations leader and human rights advocate at a special virtual event on December 9, 2021. The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce the 2021 Nation Builder of the Year Award is awarded to Chief Perry Bellegarde, First Nations leader and human rights advocate at a special virtual event on December 9, 2021. The award comes as Chief Perry Bellegarde completed his second term as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in July of this year, a term that was capped off by his leadership of the federal parliament's passage into law of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, foundational to reconciliation. His stellar record shows his unwavering belief in processes that unite rather than divide, as one who builds people up, and whose work has contributed to Canada being a stronger nation through his steadfast advocacy of First Nations' and Indigenous Peoples' rights and priorities. As part of the event program, the Empire Club announced an exciting contribution to the Perry Bellegarde Leadership Scholarship at the First Nations University of Canada. Award recipient - Chief Perry Bellegarde Host - Omar Sachedina Teacher's Guide: https://87ea816f-8b97-4a95-a60e-8d4f6505ad91.filesusr.com/ugd/fde234_53c159f5be2948ce96601c7fc8cc1d49.pdf *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

In the second episode of Righting Our Relations with Food, host Miriam Sainnawap welcomes artist and buffalo champion Joely BigEagle Kequahtooway to talk about Indigenous food sovereignty from buffalo to bannock. Looking for a transcript? Click here! Joely is an interdisciplinary Nakota/Cree/Saulteaux artist who comes from a long line of Buffalo hunters - she is a fashion and textile designer, visual artist, beader, storyteller and co-founder of the Buffalo People Arts Institute. She has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary and another in Mathematics from the First Nations University of Canada. In her art she is inspired by the perfect symmetry in nature, and her mantra is all things buffalo as it connects her to her ancestral history and knowledge. You can also watch Joely share her knowledge as part of a Righting Relations webinar on Our Mother Earth and Treaties, and learn more about the Righting Our Relations with Food series on our YouTube Channel. Join us again next month, when we will be speaking with Denise MacDonald of the Saskatchewan Centre for International Cooperation about modern food systems in Canada! *Music by Will Hydorn

David Stobbe / StobbePhoto.ca Marlene McNab is our guest this week. Many years before Marlene came to the Process, she found sobriety. She came to see, though, that her underlying intergenerational trauma still needed to be healed. This healing was profoundly supported by her work at the Hoffman Process. After the Process, Marlene felt she had "mended a broken link in her family chain." A Nêhiýawak (Plains Cree) member of the George Gordon First Nation, Marlene first learned about the Hoffman Process from an ad in a health store magazine. She saw the Hoffman Quadrinity symbol and became curious about it. It appealed to her because of her Indigenous background and how they use the Medicine Wheel. Subsequently, she found it easier to relate to the Process work through this similarity. Marlene attended an Indian Residential School, as did her mother and grandmother. With deep compassion, Marlene shares the painful truth about the horrors of these institutions and the pain they have caused for generations of Indigenous peoples. One of the most profound processes she had to heal was learning how to grieve because "this grief is real." Marlene adds, "It's a living energy I need to consistently release." MORE ABOUT MARLENE McNAB Marlene McNab teaches Indigenous Social Work at the First Nations University of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan. Her personal and professional paths have culminated in a desire to share what she has experienced in her healing process and in the reclaiming and remembering of her Nêhiýawak (Plains Cree) identity. Currently, a Ph.D. candidate at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Marlene's research focuses on studying the recovery process from intergenerational trauma and addictions. She's also developing a recovery-oriented framework for substance use interventions. In her 30-year career as a community-based trauma therapist and professor of Indigenous social work, Marlene has witnessed first-hand the impacts of historical trauma in Canada's Indigenous communities. As a result, she has been steadfast in helping others' break intergenerational cycles, create awareness, and heal trauma responses. As mentioned in this episode The Medicine Wheel and The Four Directions Canadian Residential Schools History of the Nêhiýawak (Plains Cree) First Nations University of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan ****** Discover if the Process is right for you. Subscribe on Apple/iTunes

Lots of companies have been asking, “What's the business case for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI)?”Thomas Benjoe turns that around and asks us to think about how JEDI benefits our community and economy, not just ourselves. Thomas is a member of Muscowpetung First Nation, Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, and President and CEO of FHQ developments, a business partnership owned by the 11 member First Nation communities of File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC).In this episode, Thomas shares successful business strategies that show how you can be equitable and profitable. He explains how counter-cultural concepts like paying higher wages gets reinvested in the economy which benefits our community and ourselves.As you listen to Thomas, you'll learn how an Indigenous worldview is not only relevant to business, it's necessary.For more JEDI resources or to contact me, head over to my website:  https://www.changinglenses.ca/ In this episode, we talk about:Land acknowledgements: First Nations' territories extend beyond political bordersThe unique Indigenous business program at First Nations University CanadaIndigenous worldview on money and business Balancing business and profit with equity and inclusionTheir “secret sauce”: what differentiates their business modelA broader view of ROI (return on investment)FHQ's 3 divisions: investments & partnerships, economic development and Tokata HR Solutions – all staffed by First NationsIncreasing Indigenous representation: more than token diversityHow future business leaders can make a lasting impactJEDI allyship includes economic allyshipFull transcript available here.Guest Bio and References/LinksAbout Thomas Benjoe:Thomas is the current President and CEO an a founding board member of FHQ Developments. He is a former Commercial Banker from RBC that served the Aboriginal Market throughout Saskatchewan, and played a critical role in in the creation of the FNUniv Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Camp.A graduate of Business Administration from the First Nations University of Canada, Thomas is strongly committed to Aboriginal business development, wealth generation and First Nation equity ownership in key economic sectors.Thomas serves on a number of committees and boards, including Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.References and resources in this episode:FHQ Website: https://www.fhqdev.com/ Instagram: @tombenjoeTwitter: @tombenjoeLinkedIn: Thomas BenjoeFirst Nations University of Canada:  https://www.fnuniv.ca/Globe and Mail Article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-breaking-barriers-for-thomas-benjoe-building-indigenous-wealth-is-a/

Guest host Kona Goulet, Head, Indigenous Equity and Inclusion, BMO and Cree-Métis originally from La Ronge in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, speaks to Dr. Bob Kayseas, Interim President and Vice President Academic of First Nations University of Canada, who specializes in Indigenous Business and Public Administration. As we reflect on the tragic discovery of the remains of an estimated 215 children on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, join us in this conversation about the legacy and impact of the Indian Residential School system, Indigenous history, and the important role of education in the road to reconciliation.

Today on The Current, we're celebrating Canada's class of 2021. With graduations delayed or cancelled due to the pandemic, we're talking to graduating post-secondary students from across the country about the year they've had, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Matt Galloway talks to Sila Rogan at the University of British Columbia; Omar Elchami from St. Clair College; Chedi Mbaga from the University of New Brunswick; Leah and Max Arvidsson from Western University; Nicole Strickland from the Royal Military College of Canada; and Mick Favel from the First Nations University of Canada. We'll also hear from two outstanding valedictorians: Ashley Vien, graduating from the Pilon School of Business at Sheridan College, in Mississauga, Ont., and Peyton Juhnke, from the University of New Brunswick, in Fredericton. They tell us what they're thinking about as they step out into the world. Plus, we hear some words of advice and encouragement from Dr. Sarita Verma, dean, president and CEO of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine; former Olympian and recent medical school graduate Hayley Wickenheiser; award-winning Canadian musician Shad; and Olympic bobsleigh champion Alexander Kopacz, who recently recovered from a serious case of COVID-19.

When our team first met Andrée Cazabon it was love at first Zoom call. Andrée is an award winning documentary filmmaker from Jed's home country of Canada. We connected because she runs Reconciliation Education, an organization that creates and curates a series of bilingual online courses which promote a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians. We cover a lot in this episode, beginning with her groundbreaking and frankly heartbreaking documentary, Third World Canada, a controversial film that made a lot of powerful people pretty uncomfortable. This led to a rewarding journey that culminated in the formation of Reconciliation Education and a partnership with First Nations University. That’s all we're going to say about this episode, except that we're eternally grateful to have Andrée and her brilliant daughter in our lives and that our teams are collaborating to bring her work to a wider audience in Canada and perhaps beyond. Read the episode transcript here: https://www.moreycreative.com/blog/gfg-s2e12 -- Show Notes: Reconciliation Education Reconciliation Education Videos If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser. If you have any questions or suggestions for future guests, send an email to growforgood@moreycreative.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After receiving his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Harvard, Richard Katz began a journey beyond the confines of psychology, into a world of experiences nourished by Indigenous knowledge and its emphasis on spirituality.   He traveled in 1968 to the Kalahari Desert to work with the Ju/’hoansi, Indigenous peoples who, as primarily hunter-gathers, offer a view into the fundamental evolutionary roots of our human behavior.  He experienced how their spiritually-infused healing energy expanded and became renewable, so, in a synergistic manner, the healing of one became the healing of all.   Over the past 55 years, Katz has lived and worked with other Indigenous healers, experiencing that same spiritually nourished healing energy pervading daily life.  They asked him to bring their teachings to Western health care so as to make it more appreciative of diversity, more committed to social justice, and more respectful of the importance of community and spirituality in health and healing.   Katz stresses that while Indigenous knowledge is always offered freely – it cannot be sold on a fee-for-service basis – there is a cost.  That knowledge has been nurtured by Indigenous peoples through centuries of colonization and oppression.  To share in that knowledge we must commit ourselves to a path of service, not ego-enhancement or power; and give back to those who have been its guardians. Katz’s latest book, Indigenous Healing Psychology:  Honoring the Wisdom of the First Peoples is a culmination of his work.  Author royalties from that book will be given back to the Indigenous elders and healers whose teachings animate the book. Katz is presently a Professor Emeritus at the First Nations University of Canada, he can be reached at:  rkatz@firstnationsuniversity.ca In this episode we discuss: Contemplative practices, popular approaches to alternative wisdom, psychedelics and indigenous healing. The irreplaceable role of community in spiritual transformation. Comparing western concepts of psychology to healing from indigenous points of view. Notions of cultural appropriation and procedures for the transmission of teachings. Orienting our purpose in passing on teachings and performing ceremonies in a context of service. Principles of allyship. The roles and responsibilities of elders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fifth episode of The Social Innovation Think Tank, we discuss ‘Indigenous Social Innovation’.Along with Dr Neil Stott and Professor Paul Tracey, our guests are Dr Bettina Schneider from First Nations University of Canada, and Dr Ella Henry from Auckland University of Technology; and, both share their perspectives on Indigenous social innovation.Cambridge Centre for Social InnovationThe Social Innovation Think Tank

This week the sisters sit down with the inspirational Creeson Agecoutay. They talk about what it was like growing up on the rez, how community influences a good life and how dreaming big and working hard has led Creeson to the Capitol! Creeson Agecoutay is proud nehiyaw/Plains Cree from Cowessess First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory.In 2013, Creeson graduated with a journalism degree and was recognized by both the U of R and the First Nations University. That same year, Creeson became the host of CTV's Indigenous Circle, a show that has been on TV since 1993.With the help of his co-workers, Creeson and the staff of Indigenous Circle won many more regional and national RTDNA awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.And just this last September, Creeson accepted a national reporting job with CTV National News. He is now working in the nation's capital in Ottawa where he is covering stories about federal politics, Covid-19 and Indigenous stories BUT what is even more important, the producers of CTV National News with Chief Anchor Lisa LaFlamme has asked for CTV Saskatchewan's Indigenous Circle to also go national where Indigenous stories will air weekly on the national stage with Creeson also hosting and reporting with the help of a committed team. It's basically the same job Creeson is doing in Saskatchewan but nationally and he is very thankful for this big opportunity. Love your Indigenous Sisters

Join the sisters this week as they connect over zoom with Cassidy Kerr. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the sisters have chosen to record all episodes via zoom until safe to see each other again. This weeks guest speaker is Cassidy, she is a 27 year old female pursing her social degree at the First Nations University of Canada. She was born and raised in Wolseley, Saskatchewan. Being raised in a small town Saskatchewan that is surrounded by Indigenous communities Cassidy was unaware of the history of Indigenous people and residential schools. It wasn't until she reached University where she began to realize the lack of Indigenous education she was provided growing up. She shares her thoughts, feelings and gives insight into her experiences and why she choses to advocate so hard for Indigenous programs in her professional life and personal life. Throughout the episode there is lots of laughing and jokes to be had, so grab your tea, coffee or a can of pepsi and join us for this episode.

This week we discuss some new poll numbers that don't look good for the NDP, and chat about how the debate between Scott Moe and Ryan Meili went down. Our guest in the first segment is Merelda Fiddler, a Vanier scholar at the First Nations University of Canada. Then in our second segment, Phil Tank speaks with journalist Betty Ann Adam and artist Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway about how the parties are handling issues that Indigenous people are facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Systemic racism is embedded across state systems and services, from health to social service delivery. COVID-19 and recent events in the United States have brought these inequalities to the forefront. Listen to the recording of The Recovery Project livestream on inequalities in health and social services access and outcomes, with insight from Yolande James, former Quebec Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities, and former Quebec Minister of Families, Roberta K. Timothy, Assistant Professor and Director of Health Promotion at Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, Cheryl Prescod, Executive Director at Black Creek Community Health Centre and Dr. Brenda Green, Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Health at First Nations University of Canada. Moderated by Monnica Williams, Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa, Clinical Director of Behavioural Wellness Clinic, and Canada Research Chair for Mental Health Disparities.

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Bettina Schneider wants you to understand the impact your values, histories and life experiences have on your financial decision-making processes. Bettina has a PhD in Native American Studies and is currently Associate Professor and Associate Vice President Academic at First Nations University of Canada. Bettina spends a lot of her time contemplating the following questions: How can we increase Indigenous people's access to culturally relevant financial education resources? How can we reframe the way we talk about financial literacy and personal finance in order to make it more accessible to a wider audience? Bettina believes that financial literacy resources do not always speak to the varied values and experiences of their audience and would like to see more of those resources explore how people's "money culture" impacts the way they relate to money. Bettina joined me from Regina, Saskatchewan to share her personal finance story NEXT EPISODE 96 - Erin Lowry Click here to book a FREE 15-minute personal finance consultation with Beau Humphreys, Personal Finance Coach Click here to become a patron of The Personal Finance Show via Patreon To register for my next available personal finance webinar click here.

Despite its significant sticker price, higher education doesn’t often come with a guarantee.  After all, what a student learns, and how they put their skills to work in the world, has more to do with their own effort than anything the institution can do. But in a world of labour market uncertainty and rising career anxiety, students and their parents are often looking for a “sure thing” -- high employment placement rates, impressive starting salaries, or a guaranteed return on investment. For the past 10 years, one university in Canada has been offering students a literal guarantee that they will find career-related employment within six months of graduation: the University of Regina, in Saskatchewan. This week, Ken Steele sits down with president Vianne Timmons to discuss the “UR Guarantee,” a recruitment marketing tool that also drives student retention and career success. Unlike many extended warranties, the UR Guarantee had to be offered free to all undergraduate students, to enhance accessibility rather than being an elite program for a select few who could afford it.  From the moment a student signs up, they are assigned a mentor who helps them design a program to get engaged on campus, in clubs, sports, student government, etc., depending on their interests. To stay eligible for the Guarantee, students must access academic counselling and support services, take resume-writing and employment interview workshops, and attend networking events. They also have to volunteer, on campus and in the community – providing significant energy and enthusiasm to the University’s campus ambassador program.  They must maintain a 70% GPA, and keep a daily log of their networking and job search activities. After all that, the University’s career services staff will work with new graduates for 6 months, to find them a job related to their field of study. If they are unsuccessful, they are welcome to return to campus and take up to 10 additional courses, tuition-free. Obviously, the UR Guarantee is effective as a recruitment differentiator: students come from across North America, attracted by the prospect of guaranteed employment upon graduation. But the program is actually much more than a marketing gimmick: it ensures that students are aware of the support services and advising that they ought to be accessing on campus, and it even reduces any perceived stigma around using them, by effectively requiring it in order not to “void their warranty.”  The UR Guarantee was developed to address a key driver of student attrition: lack of engagement with extracurriculars and the support services that prepare students for transition to the world of work.  The initiative was intended to increase student retention, success and satisfaction, and it works: students enrolled in the program are 8% more likely to persist, and they graduate more employable and career-ready. The offer of free tuition doesn’t actually cost the University of Regina much at all: in 10 years offering the Guarantee, just 2 students have had to return to campus to take additional classes. But the University has had to invest significantly in additional support staff to meet the demand – paid for thanks to the increased persistence of more than 1,800 students enrolled in the Guarantee program. In Canada, at least 2 other universities have launched similar programs in the wake of the UR Guarantee: Concordia University of Edmonton has a “Concordia Commitment” program, and Nipissing University offers “the Nipissing Promise.”  Vianne would certainly encourage other institutional leaders to consider the approach as a powerful driver of student engagement.   You can read more about the UR Guarantee at https://www.uregina.ca/urguarantee/about/index.html    Vianne Timmons began her teaching career on the Babine First Nations Reserve in BC, and was appointed President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina in 2008. She has helped advance Indigenization through dozens of initiatives, and two successive strategic plans. Vianne is one of 12 recipients of the national 2019 Indspire Award.   Shot on location at First Nations University, on the University of Regina campus, in October 2018, by campus videography staff – thank you again!   Next week, we visit RadIUS, the social innovation incubator at Simon Fraser University, and learn why we should all start eating bugs, for the good of our health and the planet. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/    

Despite its significant sticker price, higher education doesn’t often come with a guarantee.  After all, what a student learns, and how they put their skills to work in the world, has more to do with their own effort than anything the institution can do. But in a world of labour market uncertainty and rising career anxiety, students and their parents are often looking for a “sure thing” -- high employment placement rates, impressive starting salaries, or a guaranteed return on investment. For the past 10 years, one university in Canada has been offering students a literal guarantee that they will find career-related employment within six months of graduation: the University of Regina, in Saskatchewan. This week, Ken Steele sits down with president Vianne Timmons to discuss the “UR Guarantee,” a recruitment marketing tool that also drives student retention and career success. Unlike many extended warranties, the UR Guarantee had to be offered free to all undergraduate students, to enhance accessibility rather than being an elite program for a select few who could afford it.  From the moment a student signs up, they are assigned a mentor who helps them design a program to get engaged on campus, in clubs, sports, student government, etc., depending on their interests. To stay eligible for the Guarantee, students must access academic counselling and support services, take resume-writing and employment interview workshops, and attend networking events. They also have to volunteer, on campus and in the community – providing significant energy and enthusiasm to the University’s campus ambassador program.  They must maintain a 70% GPA, and keep a daily log of their networking and job search activities. After all that, the University’s career services staff will work with new graduates for 6 months, to find them a job related to their field of study. If they are unsuccessful, they are welcome to return to campus and take up to 10 additional courses, tuition-free. Obviously, the UR Guarantee is effective as a recruitment differentiator: students come from across North America, attracted by the prospect of guaranteed employment upon graduation. But the program is actually much more than a marketing gimmick: it ensures that students are aware of the support services and advising that they ought to be accessing on campus, and it even reduces any perceived stigma around using them, by effectively requiring it in order not to “void their warranty.”  The UR Guarantee was developed to address a key driver of student attrition: lack of engagement with extracurriculars and the support services that prepare students for transition to the world of work.  The initiative was intended to increase student retention, success and satisfaction, and it works: students enrolled in the program are 8% more likely to persist, and they graduate more employable and career-ready. The offer of free tuition doesn’t actually cost the University of Regina much at all: in 10 years offering the Guarantee, just 2 students have had to return to campus to take additional classes. But the University has had to invest significantly in additional support staff to meet the demand – paid for thanks to the increased persistence of more than 1,800 students enrolled in the Guarantee program. In Canada, at least 2 other universities have launched similar programs in the wake of the UR Guarantee: Concordia University of Edmonton has a “Concordia Commitment” program, and Nipissing University offers “the Nipissing Promise.”  Vianne would certainly encourage other institutional leaders to consider the approach as a powerful driver of student engagement.   You can read more about the UR Guarantee at https://www.uregina.ca/urguarantee/about/index.html    Vianne Timmons began her teaching career on the Babine First Nations Reserve in BC, and was appointed President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina in 2008. She has helped advance Indigenization through dozens of initiatives, and two successive strategic plans. Vianne is one of 12 recipients of the national 2019 Indspire Award.   Shot on location at First Nations University, on the University of Regina campus, in October 2018, by campus videography staff – thank you again!   Next week, we visit RadIUS, the social innovation incubator at Simon Fraser University, and learn why we should all start eating bugs, for the good of our health and the planet. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/    

Today it’s an honor to have Richard Katz on the podcast. Dr. Katz received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and taught there for twenty years. The author of several books, he has spent time over the past 50 years living and working with Indigenous peoples in Africa, India, the Pacific, and the Americas. He is professor emeritus at the First Nations University of Canada and an adjunct professor of psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. He lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His latest book is Indigenous Healing Psychology: Honoring the Wisdom of the First Peoples. Author royalties will be given back to the Indigenous elders whose teachings made the book possible. In this episode we discuss: How being an outsider allows you to see the limitations of the world you are living in Richard’s friendship with Abraham Maslow Setting the record straight: The real influence of the Blackfeet Nation on Maslow’s theory of self-actualization How modern day psychology has oppressed the verbal-experimental paradigm The limitations of modern measurement The tension between the scientific method and the narrative approach to psychology Are all modes of the scientific process valid? How indigenous people are misunderstood, under-respected, and under-appreciated What the field of psychology could be if it incorporated indigenous ways of being Link Kalahari People’s Fund

Last week, Ken Steele sat down with Vianne Timmons, president of the University of Regina, to discuss why Indigenization matters to higher ed.  (ICYMI see it at https://youtu.be/iLe1mxiT4rM). This week, we turn from “why” to “how”, and look at dozens of ways that colleges and universities can better accommodate Indigenous students, integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, and introduce all students to Indigenous perspectives.  This episode highlights more than 40 examples of ways in which non-Indigenous faculty, staff and administrators can help to indigenize the campus. The examples are drawn from “100 Ways to Indigenize and Decolonize Academic Programs and Courses,” a checklist developed for the UofR by Dr Shauneen Pete in 2015, when she was the University’s Executive Lead of Indigenization.  You can find the full checklist at: https://www.uregina.ca/president/assets/docs/president-docs/indigenization/indigenize-decolonize-university-courses.pdf or read Dr Pete’s article in Aboriginal Policy Studies vol. 6, no. 1, 2016: http://accle.ca/wp-content/uploads/Pete-100-Ways-of-Indigenizing-Decol.pdf   Because every Indigenous person and community have had very different experiences, it is important to work with elders, knowledge-keepers, and Indigenous staff and faculty to develop approaches for your own context. Without a doubt, we need to recruit more Indigenous staff, faculty, students, and graduate students. A big part of the challenge is to overcome financial and geographic barriers for prospective students in remote communities. Specialized cohort programs can encourage student success. Sessional hires can prioritize Indigenous candidates. There are many small things that cumulatively can improve the campus experience for Indigenous students. We can recognize Indigenous names and symbols on campus, acknowledge traditional lands, display Indigenous symbols and art. We can honour Indigenous alumni, nominate Indigenous scholars for awards, and recognize Elders with gifts and honoraria. We also may need to revise criteria for faculty promotion, perhaps by recognizing relational capital. We can also incorporate traditional celebrations and events on campus, from major annual pow-wows to traditional feasts, smudging, and round-dances. These events should engage all students, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, and can be considered at the departmental level. Every campus needs a gathering place for Indigenous students, where they can feel comfortable in their culture and share joys and challenges with each other and with elders. We can ensure that signage and promotional materials recognize Indigenous students’ languages and contributions. “You must invest financially in supports for Indigenous students,” says Timmons. We can create some courses designed specifically for Indigenous learners, and make others mandatory on “shared work” such as settler-Indigenous relations and reconciliation. Professional schools need to insert mandatory courses, and pursue Indigenous language programs like First Nations University’s Denee Teacher Education Program. The biggest challenge for settlers is to recognize our biases. Many of us have been raised in a Eurocentric culture, and we take capitalism and the scientific method for granted. Whiteness isn’t neutral, and we can help overcome students’ limitations by naming the dominant worldview, and ensuring that alternative perspectives are visible. Administrators can ensure that workshops, release time and financial supports are available for faculty interested in Indigenizing their courses. Faculty can co-teach with Indigenous elders, alumni and community members. We can establish Aboriginal Advisory Circles within each Faculty. Instructors can move away from lecture and try a circle format in class, or land-based learning. Even nontraditional evaluation methods, like performance or artistic expression, could be considered. Ultimately Indigenization can’t just be the job of Indigenous people: it will only have succeeded when everyone on campus understands and advances it. Indigenous faculty and staff are already burdened with much extra work, and Indigenous students cannot be expected to fill in gaps in the curriculum. All of us know how to learn, and need to commit time and energy to the topic. Indigenous history is being written, and Dr Pete’s checklist includes a helpful bibliography of sources. All faculty should consciously seek out Indigenous scholarship in their field, and every campus leader has a responsibility to learn more about Indigenizing the academy.   Vianne Timmons began her teaching career on the Babine First Nations Reserve in BC, and was appointed President of the University of Regina in 2008. She has helped advance Indigenization through dozens of initiatives, and two successive strategic plans. Vianne is one of 12 recipients of the national 2019 Indspire Award. Shot on location at First Nations University, on the University of Regina campus, in October 2018, by campus videography staff – thank you again!   Next week, it’s the annual Ten with Ken Holiday Special!  To be sure you don’t miss it, subscribe today!  http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host a 10K Site Visit at your campus, see http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/for further information!

Last week, Ken Steele sat down with Vianne Timmons, president of the University of Regina, to discuss why Indigenization matters to higher ed.  (ICYMI see it at https://youtu.be/iLe1mxiT4rM). This week, we turn from “why” to “how”, and look at dozens of ways that colleges and universities can better accommodate Indigenous students, integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and learning, and introduce all students to Indigenous perspectives.  This episode highlights more than 40 examples of ways in which non-Indigenous faculty, staff and administrators can help to indigenize the campus. The examples are drawn from “100 Ways to Indigenize and Decolonize Academic Programs and Courses,” a checklist developed for the UofR by Dr Shauneen Pete in 2015, when she was the University’s Executive Lead of Indigenization.  You can find the full checklist at: https://www.uregina.ca/president/assets/docs/president-docs/indigenization/indigenize-decolonize-university-courses.pdf or read Dr Pete’s article in Aboriginal Policy Studies vol. 6, no. 1, 2016: http://accle.ca/wp-content/uploads/Pete-100-Ways-of-Indigenizing-Decol.pdf   Because every Indigenous person and community have had very different experiences, it is important to work with elders, knowledge-keepers, and Indigenous staff and faculty to develop approaches for your own context. Without a doubt, we need to recruit more Indigenous staff, faculty, students, and graduate students. A big part of the challenge is to overcome financial and geographic barriers for prospective students in remote communities. Specialized cohort programs can encourage student success. Sessional hires can prioritize Indigenous candidates. There are many small things that cumulatively can improve the campus experience for Indigenous students. We can recognize Indigenous names and symbols on campus, acknowledge traditional lands, display Indigenous symbols and art. We can honour Indigenous alumni, nominate Indigenous scholars for awards, and recognize Elders with gifts and honoraria. We also may need to revise criteria for faculty promotion, perhaps by recognizing relational capital. We can also incorporate traditional celebrations and events on campus, from major annual pow-wows to traditional feasts, smudging, and round-dances. These events should engage all students, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, and can be considered at the departmental level. Every campus needs a gathering place for Indigenous students, where they can feel comfortable in their culture and share joys and challenges with each other and with elders. We can ensure that signage and promotional materials recognize Indigenous students’ languages and contributions. “You must invest financially in supports for Indigenous students,” says Timmons. We can create some courses designed specifically for Indigenous learners, and make others mandatory on “shared work” such as settler-Indigenous relations and reconciliation. Professional schools need to insert mandatory courses, and pursue Indigenous language programs like First Nations University’s Denee Teacher Education Program. The biggest challenge for settlers is to recognize our biases. Many of us have been raised in a Eurocentric culture, and we take capitalism and the scientific method for granted. Whiteness isn’t neutral, and we can help overcome students’ limitations by naming the dominant worldview, and ensuring that alternative perspectives are visible. Administrators can ensure that workshops, release time and financial supports are available for faculty interested in Indigenizing their courses. Faculty can co-teach with Indigenous elders, alumni and community members. We can establish Aboriginal Advisory Circles within each Faculty. Instructors can move away from lecture and try a circle format in class, or land-based learning. Even nontraditional evaluation methods, like performance or artistic expression, could be considered. Ultimately Indigenization can’t just be the job of Indigenous people: it will only have succeeded when everyone on campus understands and advances it. Indigenous faculty and staff are already burdened with much extra work, and Indigenous students cannot be expected to fill in gaps in the curriculum. All of us know how to learn, and need to commit time and energy to the topic. Indigenous history is being written, and Dr Pete’s checklist includes a helpful bibliography of sources. All faculty should consciously seek out Indigenous scholarship in their field, and every campus leader has a responsibility to learn more about Indigenizing the academy.   Vianne Timmons began her teaching career on the Babine First Nations Reserve in BC, and was appointed President of the University of Regina in 2008. She has helped advance Indigenization through dozens of initiatives, and two successive strategic plans. Vianne is one of 12 recipients of the national 2019 Indspire Award. Shot on location at First Nations University, on the University of Regina campus, in October 2018, by campus videography staff – thank you again!   Next week, it’s the annual Ten with Ken Holiday Special!  To be sure you don’t miss it, subscribe today!  http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host a 10K Site Visit at your campus, see http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/for further information!

In the wake of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission findings, higher ed is realizing just how much work lies ahead if it is to reconcile itself with Indigenous peoples, and indigenize the curriculum. Saskatchewan, where some projections say that 30% of the population will be Indigenous by the year 2045, is in many ways the epicentre of indigenization. This week, Ken Steele talks with Vianne Timmons, President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, to better understand why Indigenization matters. Vianne grew up in Labrador and is of Mi’kmaq heritage, but Ken is quite conscious of being a white settler of European ancestry. How can non-Indigenous people get over their reticence to talk about a challenging subject? Vianne reassures us that people appreciate genuine interest and a desire to learn, even if they make errors in protocol. The University of Regina has been Indigenizing for 40 years. Vianne has an Executive Lead – Indigenization who reports directly to her office, and an Aboriginal Advisory Circle that provides feedback. “Shoulder to shoulder we work together to Indigenize our campus.” The latest UofR strategic plan, “peyak aski kikawinaw”, has Indigenization as a top priority. First Nations University is a federated college of the University of Regina, independent administratively, but integrated academically. In 2009 there were unsubstantiated allegations of mismanagement that led the federal and provincial governments to suspend FNUC’s funding. Indigenous communities and students protested, and the University of Regina stepped up to assume administrative oversight of FNUC for five years until it regained its independence. Now FNUC is financially stable, with solid leadership and growing enrolment. The UofR was presented with an Eagle Staff as a symbol to thank them for their advocacy, but also to challenge them to continue being warriors for truth and reconciliation, and Indigenous education rights. The UofR’s Aboriginal Advisory Circle defines Indigenization as “the transformation of the existing academy by including indigenous knowledges, voices, critiques, scholars, students and materials, as well as the establishment of physical and epistemic spaces that facilitate the ethical stewardship of a plurality of indigenous knowledges and practices so thoroughly as to constitute an essential element of the university. Indigenization is not limited to Indigenous people, but encompasses all students and faculty, for the benefit of our academic integrity and our social viability.”  (See https://www.uregina.ca/strategic-plan/priorities/indigenization.html) So to truly Indigenize, institutions need to include Indigenous peoples as students, faculty, and staff; include Indigenous scholarship and perspectives in curriculum; provide physical and symbolic spaces dedicated to Indigenous use; and re-think the foundations of the academy. Indigenous peoples are the founding people of Canada, and institutions need to reflect their country – but Indigenization benefits ALL students.  It provides them with a better appreciation of First Nations peoples, a more nuanced understanding of historical truth, and prepares them for a world in which indigenous peoples and settlers are truly reconciled. “There is so much that went unsaid in our past, that needs to be spoken in our future.”   Vianne Timmons began her teaching career on the Babine First Nations Reserve in BC, and was appointed President of the University of Regina in 2008. She has helped advance Indigenization through dozens of initiatives, and two successive strategic plans. Vianne is one of 12 recipients of the national 2019 Indspire Award. Shot on location at First Nations University, on the University of Regina campus, in October 2018, by campus videography staff – thank you again!   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Vianne Timmons continues, as we explore “100 Ways to Indigenize Your Campus.” To be sure you don’t miss it, subscribe today!  http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host a 10K Site Visit at your campus, see http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/for further information!  

In the wake of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission findings, higher ed is realizing just how much work lies ahead if it is to reconcile itself with Indigenous peoples, and indigenize the curriculum. Saskatchewan, where some projections say that 30% of the population will be Indigenous by the year 2045, is in many ways the epicentre of indigenization. This week, Ken Steele talks with Vianne Timmons, President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, to better understand why Indigenization matters. Vianne grew up in Labrador and is of Mi’kmaq heritage, but Ken is quite conscious of being a white settler of European ancestry. How can non-Indigenous people get over their reticence to talk about a challenging subject? Vianne reassures us that people appreciate genuine interest and a desire to learn, even if they make errors in protocol. The University of Regina has been Indigenizing for 40 years. Vianne has an Executive Lead – Indigenization who reports directly to her office, and an Aboriginal Advisory Circle that provides feedback. “Shoulder to shoulder we work together to Indigenize our campus.” The latest UofR strategic plan, “peyak aski kikawinaw”, has Indigenization as a top priority. First Nations University is a federated college of the University of Regina, independent administratively, but integrated academically. In 2009 there were unsubstantiated allegations of mismanagement that led the federal and provincial governments to suspend FNUC’s funding. Indigenous communities and students protested, and the University of Regina stepped up to assume administrative oversight of FNUC for five years until it regained its independence. Now FNUC is financially stable, with solid leadership and growing enrolment. The UofR was presented with an Eagle Staff as a symbol to thank them for their advocacy, but also to challenge them to continue being warriors for truth and reconciliation, and Indigenous education rights. The UofR’s Aboriginal Advisory Circle defines Indigenization as “the transformation of the existing academy by including indigenous knowledges, voices, critiques, scholars, students and materials, as well as the establishment of physical and epistemic spaces that facilitate the ethical stewardship of a plurality of indigenous knowledges and practices so thoroughly as to constitute an essential element of the university. Indigenization is not limited to Indigenous people, but encompasses all students and faculty, for the benefit of our academic integrity and our social viability.”  (See https://www.uregina.ca/strategic-plan/priorities/indigenization.html) So to truly Indigenize, institutions need to include Indigenous peoples as students, faculty, and staff; include Indigenous scholarship and perspectives in curriculum; provide physical and symbolic spaces dedicated to Indigenous use; and re-think the foundations of the academy. Indigenous peoples are the founding people of Canada, and institutions need to reflect their country – but Indigenization benefits ALL students.  It provides them with a better appreciation of First Nations peoples, a more nuanced understanding of historical truth, and prepares them for a world in which indigenous peoples and settlers are truly reconciled. “There is so much that went unsaid in our past, that needs to be spoken in our future.”   Vianne Timmons began her teaching career on the Babine First Nations Reserve in BC, and was appointed President of the University of Regina in 2008. She has helped advance Indigenization through dozens of initiatives, and two successive strategic plans. Vianne is one of 12 recipients of the national 2019 Indspire Award. Shot on location at First Nations University, on the University of Regina campus, in October 2018, by campus videography staff – thank you again!   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Vianne Timmons continues, as we explore “100 Ways to Indigenize Your Campus.” To be sure you don’t miss it, subscribe today!  http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host a 10K Site Visit at your campus, see http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/for further information!  

Timothy Drake is a professor of english literature at the First Nations University of Canada and University of Saskatchewan. We discuss how he has incorporated Bruce Springsteen music as a teaching tool and his fandom of the Boss. Join our… The post ep.58 Teaching English Literature with Bruce Springsteen appeared first on TRAMPS LIKE US.

What is the role of a social worker in addictions?Tonight at 8pmET join Jaime Michelle Hagel, Alicia Doukhobor Yashcheshen and Al Graham when we discuss Jaime's 15 years of professional experience and education in addictions and mental health plus how it relates to medical cannabis use and opiates.Jaime Michelle is a graduate of the Bachelor of Indian Social Work program from the University of Regina, as a federated student of the First Nations University of Canada (2000). She subscribes to Harm Reduction Approaches in practice and comes from a wealth of training courses after her university days. Jaime is a certified addictions counsellor, program creator, and conference presenter.Jaime is medically prescribed cannabis which combats her Crohn’s disease. On or about October 29th, 2015, when working for a local Saskatoon compassion club that was raided, she was arrested and charged, which resulted in her being unfairly labelled a "drug trafficker" ... Jaime wants to set the record straight, clear her frivolously tarnished name, and showcase her exceptional knowledge about medical cannabis.http://thestarphoenix.com/…/i-am-not-a-drug-trafficker-woma…Tune in Every Wednesday night at 8pm ET to catch our LIVE show and all your Canadian news and guests on P.A.C.E Radio @ www.LifestyleRadio.net!Find us at www.lifestyleradio.net and http://www.420radio.ca/ We can also be found LIVE on Spreaker. From all your hosts at the P.A.C.E. Radio show, thank you for your loyal listenership! What more P.A.C.E? See us at http://pace-online.caThank you to our sponsors: CC Nexus Canada's largest cannabis seed wholesaler https://ccnexus.global/ and CannaDaze in Campbellford, Ontario.

What is the role of a social worker in addictions?Tonight at 8pmET join Jaime Michelle Hagel, Alicia Doukhobor Yashcheshen and Al Graham when we discuss Jaime's 15 years of professional experience and education in addictions and mental health plus how it relates to medical cannabis use and opiates.Jaime Michelle is a graduate of the Bachelor of Indian Social Work program from the University of Regina, as a federated student of the First Nations University of Canada (2000). She subscribes to Harm Reduction Approaches in practice and comes from a wealth of training courses after her university days. Jaime is a certified addictions counsellor, program creator, and conference presenter.Jaime is medically prescribed cannabis which combats her Crohn’s disease. On or about October 29th, 2015, when working for a local Saskatoon compassion club that was raided, she was arrested and charged, which resulted in her being unfairly labelled a "drug trafficker" ... Jaime wants to set the record straight, clear her frivolously tarnished name, and showcase her exceptional knowledge about medical cannabis.http://thestarphoenix.com/…/i-am-not-a-drug-trafficker-woma…Tune in Every Wednesday night at 8pm ET to catch our LIVE show and all your Canadian news and guests on P.A.C.E Radio @ www.LifestyleRadio.net!Find us at www.lifestyleradio.net and http://www.420radio.ca/ We can also be found LIVE on Spreaker. From all your hosts at the P.A.C.E. Radio show, thank you for your loyal listenership! What more P.A.C.E? See us at http://pace-online.caThank you to our sponsors: CC Nexus Canada's largest cannabis seed wholesaler https://ccnexus.global/ and CannaDaze in Campbellford, Ontario.

Like many Canadians coast to coast to coast, staff members at the Press are angered and upset by the Gerald Stanley verdict. In this special episode, First Nations University student and U of R Press intern Jamin Mike interviews his colleagues on the impact of racism in Saskatchewan and how we can respond.

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary