Indigenous Education and Mapping Out Institutional Spaces
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Hosted by Laurentian University, Universities Canada’s annual Building Reconciliation Forum will take place in Sudbury, Ontario, from June 25 to 27, 2024.
The Forum connects First Nations, Métis, Inuit and university communities to create meaningful change in support of Indigenous education and implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
In addition to addressing the Forum’s main theme, presenters cover four related subthemes:
- The power of storytelling: Crafting compelling narratives
- Language and culture: Elders and cultural practitioners in the workplace
- Cultural diversity: Celebrating differences and building bridges
- Shaping the future: Trends and insights in implementing Truth and Reconciliation
Laurentian University acknowledges the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. Laurentian University is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and that the City of Greater Sudbury, also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation. We extend our deepest respect to Indigenous peoples – as a sign of our continued relationship we will support Laurentian University’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force Recommendations. Miigwech.
