Saturday, June 8, 2013
from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa
550 Cumberland St
Ottawa, ON Canada
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Niigaan: An evening of conversation will centre on treaty responsibilities and understanding the treaty relationship that formed Canadian society.
Host: Waubgeshig Rice
Speakers: Chelsea Vowel, Ed Bianchi, John Borrows, Shiri Pasternak, and others
Objectives
Inform on:
- Indigenous protocols, cultures and traditions
- Indigenous perspectives on the treaties
- Settler interpretations of the treaties
- Treaty scope and meaning
Share ideas and discuss solutions:
- Brainstorm possible activities to recognize and respect treaty responsibilities
- Possible creation of a treaty working group
- Encourage personal commitment to making change
Participate in ceremony together
Build a nation to nation relationship for positive change
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