Indigenous Affairs

Join Assiniboine Community College as we embark on a week of reflection and truth sharing. This 5-day event will touch on important themes including the spirit and intent of treaties, […]

When: Sunrise Where: Fusion Credit Union Stage: Riverbank Discovery Centre Description: We begin the week with a pipe ceremony and by raising an orange flag in a demonstration of support […]

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: ZOOM (registration required) Facilitator: Allen Sutherland (White Spotted Horse) Description: Allen Sutherland (White Spotted Horse), Anishinaabe from Skownan First Nation, will share truths […]

Anyone interested in an open dialogue of sharing and learning is welcome to join the virtual cultural centre. Elders will be in attendance. When: 2 to 4 p.m. (come and […]

Where: ZOOM (registration required) Facilitator: Renée McGurry Description: Renée McGurry (Anishinaabe from Pinaymootang) will introduce participants to relevant terminology, a look back at residential schools, discuss the cultural competency continuum, […]

Anyone interested in an open dialogue of sharing and learning is welcome to join the virtual cultural centre. Elders will be in attendance. When: 2 to 4 p.m. (come and […]

ACC Orange Shirt Day & Moment of Silence We ask that staff and students wear orange shirts to recognize and reaffirm that every child matters. At 2:15 p.m., the College […]

Facilitator: Steven Greyeyes Description: Steven Greyeyes (British and Cree from Muskeg Cree Nation) is a skilled and entertaining presenter whose experience as a teacher has given him an opportunity to […]

1:00pm – 4:00 p.m. Tipi by South Entrance Description: Elder Eugene Ross will hold 3- 1 hour-long sessions of storytelling and truth sharing Sign up here

Anyone interested in an open dialogue of sharing and learning is welcome to join the virtual cultural centre. Elders will be in attendance. Click here to join. Passcode is 750217.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The college will be closed to the public and classes will not be running. We ask that you use this time to reflect on […]

Facilitator: Marlene Gallagher Description: Marlene is an Anishinaabe Ikwe from Sagkeeng First Nation and an Indian residential school survivor. She will provide a detailed overview of historical and contemporary issues […]