Special Edition Newsletter!
National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21, 2024 – and National Indigenous History Month
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We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Chonnonton People.
We acknowledge the enduring presence of the Indigenous people with whom we share this land today, their achievements and their contributions to our community.
We offer this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of Canada.
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Aanii, Shé:kon, Tansi, Tungasugiit, Tawnshi, Greetings
June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time for all Canadians to learn about and honour the history, heritage, diversity, contributions and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is the same day as the summer solstice (the longest day of the year) and was chosen for its important symbolism to many Indigenous Peoples.
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What are you doing to learn or celebrate?
Here are some ideas:
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Also during Indigenous History Month, take time to learn more about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Epidemic
- In September 2023, the Region of Waterloo declared that Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people is an epidemic.
- Indigenous women are approximately 3.5 times more likely to experience some form of intimate partner violence than non-Indigenous women, and the homicide rate for Indigenous women and girls is approximately 6 times higher than for non-Indigenous women and girls, and Indigenous women are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than any other women in Canada and 16 times more likely than white women;
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Intimate Partner Violence, Gender Based Violence and MMIW is one of the priority focus areas of the Region's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
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To learn more read the MMIWG Calls for Justice
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Beaded Orange Shirt Day Pin workshop with Haudenosaunee artisan, Susan Hill, at McDougall Cottage
June 1
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On June 1st Haudenosaunee artisan, Susan Hill, will be returning to McDougall Cottage to lead another of her popular beading workshops. This time around, Susan will be showing participants how to create an Orange Shirt Day pin. This symbol is worn on September 30th in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation and to show a collective commitment to ensure that Every Child Matters. Everyone will take with them a special handmade piece.
Date: June 1, 2024
TIme: 11am to 3pm
Location: McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 89 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge
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Ga'nigqhi:yo-Gbe Ìfọkànbalè "Carry The Peace"
Youth Conference
June 10 and 11
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Healing of the Seven Generations and Kind Mind Family Wellness is excited to announce the “Carry the Peace” Youth Conference, all youth inspired.
Date: Monday, June 10 to Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 425 Bingemans Centre, Kitchener, ON
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Schneider Haus Event
June 21
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On June 21 from 11am to 4pm the Schneider Haus is hosting a National Indigenous Peoples Day event featuring:
- Corn soup (while supplies last)
- Pride cookies
- Kids Activities
- Drumming (Bring your own hand drum for community drumming)
- Vendors
Learn more about this amazing community celebration and click here to see the event poster.
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Indigenous Community Concert
Sultans of String "Walking Through the Fire"
June 17
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In celebration of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, the University of Waterloo Office of Indigenous Relations is excited to host an Indigenous Community Concert featuring the Waking Through the Fire. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
Location: Federation Hall, University of Waterloo
Timing:
- 6:00PM | Doors open with light refreshments
- 6:45PM | Program begins
- 7:45PM | Intermission
- 9:00PM | Closing remarks
Registration is free and open to the Indigenous campus community of UWaterloo and to all Indigenous community members of the Waterloo Region.
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Crow Shield Lodge
Full moon ceremony with Kelly Welch
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All women and 2S folks are welcome to join us to give honour to Grandmother Moon with Kelly Welch. Please bring your tobacco offering, a water container, bundles and wear a skirt or ribbon pants. Drums and shakers welcome!
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Crow Shield Lodge (10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON)
RSVP: Full moon Ceremony with Kelly Welch | Crow Shield Lodge
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