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Upcoming Office of Aboriginal Initiatives events
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesThis week, students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in a series of experiential and cultural learning opportunities. Activities include Elder teachings and guest speaker presentations by Maurice Switzer, Dale Turner, Dawn Lamothe and Paige Restoule as well as drum making, beading and traditional singing workshops. -
Artist talk and screening
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesNipissing is pleased to welcome artist and film producer and director, Jules Koostachin, to campus for a special screening of AskiBoyz, Tuesday, February 3, at 6 p.m. in the Nipissing Theatre (F213). -
Trick or Treaty? screening at Capitol Centre
Indigenous InitiativesJoin legendary Canadian documentarian, Alanis Obomsawin, as she uncovers the tangled history of Treaty No. 9 in a screening of her newest documentary, Trick or Treaty?, Wednesday, December 3, at the Capitol Centre in North Bay. -
Enji Giigdoyang Speaker Series features George Couchie
My NipissingJoin the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives for the Enji Giigdoyang Speaker Series talk Walking the Path featuring George Couchie on Wednesday November 12, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Room A144. -
Dr. Long’s book featured in new doc
Indigenous InitiativesFaculty PublicationDr. John Long’s book, Treaty No. 9: Making the Agreement to Share the Land in Far Northern Ontario in 1905, plays a key role in a new documentary by legendary Canadian filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin. -
NU hosts Aboriginal youth education gathering
Indigenous InitiativesNipissing’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives recently hosted a group of grade 11 and 12 Aboriginal students for an Aboriginal youth education gathering, Debwendizon - Believe in Yourself. -
Alive with Breath exhibit at NU
My NipissingIndigenous InitiativesNipissing University is proud to welcome artist Jules Koostachin to campus for an exhibition titled Alive with Breath on January 30, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Treaty Learning Centre in the Harris learning Library. -
Nipissing hosting Dr. Barreiro book launch
Indigenous InitiativesNipissing University’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives is proud to present the Canadian launch of Dr. José Barreiro’s new book, Taino, on Wednesday, October 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the Treaty Learning Centre of the Harris Learning Library. -
Aboriginal Student Links information night
My NipissingNipissing University’s Office of Aboriginal Initiatives is hosting an information night on Thursday, September 16, 2011 at 5 p.m. in room H104, for Aboriginal students and their parents to learn more about an exciting career development program. -
Aboriginal author speaking to students
My NipissingSolomon is the creator of the comic Rabbit and Bear Paws, which follows the story of two mischievous Ojibwa brothers in 18th century North America. In 2005, he started Little Spirit Bear Productions, a First Nations Multi-Media company created to share the humorous adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws. Solomon is the grandson of Native Traditional Healer and Justice Activist Art Solomon.
