You are cordially invited to a two-day workshop entitled “Intercul
tural Indigenous Workshop: Sharing perspectives and experiences of research
in Canada's North.” hosted at McGill University in partnersh
ip with APECS Canada
When: No
vember 16th and 17th, 2017
Where: Students’ So
ciety of McGill University (SSMU), University Centre, 3480 McTavish, Montre
al, QC.
Thursday November 16th, Ballroom 301:
This is a full-day workshop entitled “Indigenous Realities: A Cultural Awar
eness-Building” facilitated by Suzanne Keeptwo, Métis of Kichisipirini (Alg
onkin) descent. This presentation explores Canada’s historic relationship w
ith First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and how it impacts current reali
ties using storytelling, music and visuals. Lunch, coffee and snacks provid
ed. Registration required.
Evening of Thursday November
16th, Ballroom 301: All are welcome to participate in this evenin
g event including a keynote speaker, a round table discussion on sharing pe
rspectives and experiences of research in Canada’s North, and a networking
event with cocktails and snacks available. No registration required.
Friday November 17th, Rooms Madeleine Parent and Lev Bukhman:
This half-day event called “The Exchange Experience: Validating 5
00 Years of First Nations History” with Suzanne Keeptwo is an interactive,
arts-based and experiential workshop. The workshop thrives on an indigenous
teaching model in concept, structure and content. Participants become the
creative collaborators exploring First Nations historical, political and so
cial issues while guided through a creative learning process. The experienc
e works to validate Indigenous realities and sensitize Canadians’ understan
dings of Aboriginal history and worldviews. Lunch not included. Registratio
n required.
For whom: Early career scientists
conducting fieldwork in Canada’s North or with an interest in conducting re
search on traditional territories across Canada. These workshops are target
ed to graduate and post-graduate students, however undergraduates may also
register.
How to sign up: Please follow this l
ink to register for the workshops: www.qcb
s.ca/iiw
Costs are $35.00 + tx. for both Thursday and Friday or $
20.00 + tx. for the Thursday workshop only. Presence at the Thursday worksh
op is a prerequisite for participation in the experiential workshop on Frid
ay. The number of places is limited, please register early. The dea
dline to register is November 1st, 2017 at 5:00pm. A detailed prog
ram will be soon available.
You will find a poster promoting th
is event attached to this email, please share it with interested colleagues
. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
We look forward to seeing you at the Indigenous Intercultural Workshop!<
br />
The IIW Planning Committee
Sophie Dufour-
Beauséjour (Université INRS / Centre d’études nordiques), Marianne Falardea
u (McGill University), Justine Lacombe-Bergeron (Université de Montréal), G
wyneth Anne MacMillan (Université de Montréal / Centre d’études nordiques),
Allyson Menzies (McGill University), Élise Morin (Université de Montréal /
Ok8APi (graduated)), and Pascale Ropars (Université de Québec à Rimouski)
, and Cécile de Sérigny (Université de Montréal).
For a
ny questions, please contact:
Marianne Falardeau: This email address is being protected
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