For National Indigenous People’s Day last Tuesday, I was given a tour of First Nations House by their director, Michael White. Located in the North Borden Building on 563 Spadina Crescent, First Nations House is a culturally relevant hub for…
An Art Piece Revitalized to Commemorate Trailblazing U of T Students
Ey swayel. Hello. An old banner hangs in First Nations House, pictured above, that has been given new life. In 1992, the banner called "vision quest" was painted by M'Chigeeng artist Blair Debassige for the Native Students Association, as it…
First Nations House Holds Ceremonial Fire in Honour of Lee Maracle
Yesterday, members of the University of Toronto community gathered to honour the legacy of Lee Maracle, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 71. Lee was a long-time instructor at U of T, a member of the University’s…
Indigenous Education Week: A Landback Installation
Ey swayel. Hello. This past week has been Indigenous Education Week at the University of Toronto. Being a first-year student, this is my first experience with IEW. I would presume that in the pre-pandemic world, the events of Indigenous Education…
Indigenous Education Week 2021
Éy swayel! Indigenous Education Week 2021 is almost upon us. The events this year will take place primarily online from November 1st to 5th. Treaties are the area of focus for this year's Indigenous Education Week because it coincides with…
New First Nations House Blogger
Éy swayel. My name is Kieran Kalls Rice. I am a first-year student at the University of Toronto. I'm the new blogger for First Nations House, and I will be writing about my undergrad experience from the perspective of an…
WHAT DO SALMON, LIP BALM, AND THE FUTURE ALL HAVE IN COMMON?
Aaniin! I’ve had a pretty exciting week between attending the “Being Salmon, Being Human” storytelling performance and First Nations House’s DIY Lip Balm event, the pilot to the Sustainability Series. Since beginning university, I’ve been a part of such incredible…
HOW I LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY
Aaniin! In lieu of First Nations House Sustainability Series, I thought I would share the ways in which I try to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Adopting environmentally conscious habits is not an impossible feat, we can meet the needs of…
Overwhelmed? #RELATEABLE
Aaniin, hope you’ve all been well! We’re halfway through the academic year, and I don’t know about you, but the days seem to just be getting busier. As students, we find ourselves struggling to find a balance between school, work,…
Taddle Creek: The Indigenous Landscape Project
Aaniin! I hope this blog post finds you all well especially as we delve into colder weather. I feel as though the city is constantly oscillating between two seasons—winter and construction. As many of you may already know, the university…