Learn, raise awareness,聽and initiate an exchange聽of ideas鈥︹��
Each year, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) coordinates two weeks of events in September involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members.
Indigenous Awareness Weeks (IAW) provide the 海角社区 community an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous cultures, histories, and societies. They also help foster a dialogue about First Nations, M茅tis, and Inuit topics important to individuals and their communities. Since 2011, invited guests have included聽academics, community members, Elders, and students.聽
This year's series marks the 13th annual Indigenous Awareness Weeks at 海角社区. It will take place from Thursday, September 19th to Wednesday, October 2nd 2024. 聽
Opening words by Otsi'tsaken:ra (Charlie) Patton 2023
On Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Event of Indigenous Awareness Weeks, Kanien'keha:ka Faithkeeper聽Otsi'tsaken:ra (Charlie) Patton offered the Ohen:ton Karihwatehkwen鈥攖he "words that come before all things." Otsi'tsaken:ra's words opened Indigenous Awareness Weeks with gratitude and greetings to the natural world.
We invite you to watch聽Otsi'tsaken:ra's video below, produced in 2021 with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
The 2nd Annual Legacy Game (Lacrosse)
Join 海角社区 Athletics and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at the Percival Molson Stadium for the 2nd Annual Legacy Game: Honouring the Indigenous Roots of Lacrosse.
海角社区's 22nd Annual Pow Wow
Join the First Peoples鈥� House for the 22nd Annual 海角社区 Pow Wow. This is a free public event featuring local vendors, dancing, drumming, singing, and fun for all members of the community.聽
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Join聽Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Relations and Outreach and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Windsor, for a keynote address.
