Kieran – Life @ U of T

A Review of ‘Literature Matters’ featuring Richard Van Camp and Katherena Vermette

Ey swayel! Last night, I attended a webinar hosted by Smaro Kamboureli, who is the Avie Bennett Chair in Canadian Literature and professor of English at the University of Toronto. The event was called 'Literature Matters' and featured two heavyweights…

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…

An Update on the First Nations House Renovations

Ey swayel! This week I’ll be talking about the renovations ongoing at First Nations House. First Nations House is currently located in a historic building at 569 Spadina Ave, in the Borden Building North. The building has a fascinating history.…

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…

Reflections on U of T’s Academic Bridging Program for Potential Students

This week I want to talk about the University of Toronto’s Academic Bridging Program. The ABP is an “opportunity for those who do not meet the academic requirements for admission to the University of Toronto to qualify for an Honours…

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…

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