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Tag: First Nations

Pool at Intercontinental Hotel

Writing reTREAT

Posted on: March 27, 2018 Last updated on: March 27, 2018 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
This weekend, I attended a writer’s retreat hosted by SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) that took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Toronto. The purpose was for each participant to bring an in-progress writing project and to attend workshops…
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Photo of pow wow dancer with eagle feather regalia

Honouring Our Students Pow Wow: A Recap

Posted on: March 14, 2018 Last updated on: March 14, 2018 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
Growing up as a child, I was not connected much to my Indigenous heritage as my family lived in the USA, aka the melting pot, and were removed from my father’s side of the family (who are all from Six…
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A picture of Great hall in Hart House where the concert was located

Opening Your Horizons

Posted on: November 23, 2017 Last updated on: November 23, 2017 Written by: Ashlyr Comments: 0
When I first moved to Canada I knew nothing about its history and its development as the country it is today. I assumed, like many other countries, there were conflict, struggles, pain, and overpowerment. My first glimpse of Canadian history…
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A photo of neon syllabics by Paul Litherlandb

Exploring Indigenous Art in Tkaronto ?

Posted on: October 9, 2017 Last updated on: October 9, 2017 Written by: Andrea Comments: 0
I’ve always been a creative person. When I was a child, going to an arts and crafts store was like the equivalent of Disneyland to me. I also loved to read and write stories that I’m sure I endlessly annoyed…
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Elevator opening up on the third floor to a mural

Indigenous Education Week Preview

Posted on: January 23, 2017 Last updated on: March 7, 2017 Written by: Phoebe Comments: 0
If anyone were to look at my Google calendar for the upcoming months, they would probably assume that I’m a pretty busy person. While that’s not entirely incorrect, the truth is I schedule in a lot of things in my…
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On Restoring a Good Heart and a Good Mind

Posted on: July 17, 2013 Last updated on: July 18, 2013 Written by: aziza Comments: 0
Just around the bend on the east side of Spadina Circle centre lies a beautiful building on campus with a score of knowledge stored inside of its walls. Did you know that U of T has a First Nations House?…
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Just Exactly What is “Idle No More”?

Posted on: January 22, 2013 Last updated on: January 22, 2013 Written by: shak.gobert Comments: 0
You’ve most likely seen it in the news, heard it on the radio, or seen some form of media in the last 2-3 months on an Aboriginal Movement in Canada titled “Idle No More”. Is it just another First Nations…
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