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 go format) Where: ZOOM Click here to join. Passcode is 750217.
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, the TRC calls to action, allyship, and the Pledge of Reconciliation. 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. When: 2 to 4 p.m. (come and go format) Click here to join. Passcode is 750217.
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 will observe a 1-minute moment of silence in recognition of the unmarked graves unearthed at the Kamloops residential school, the truths to follow, and in […]
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 infuse Indigenous perspectives into curriculum, while contributing to Indigenous inclusion policies in Manitoba schools. Sign up here
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 what you can do to move forward in the spirit of reconciliation. Community-wide events will be held throughout the day at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. […]
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 related to Indigenous people and reconciliation, especially in Manitoba. Sign up here
Facilitator: Alexis Cinq-Mars Description: Alexis Cinq-Mars (Indigenous Student Peer mentor) is a passionate advocate for First Nation, Metis and Inuit women. She will be presenting on the truths around missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Sign up here Join Zoom Meeting https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/99312409832?pwd=WUpxdXFoOExLaU52TzhHaW4wY3J6UT09 Meeting ID: 993 1240 9832 Passcode: 694835 One tap mobile +16465588656,,99312409832# US […]
Join the ACCSA Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Alexis Cinq-Mars for the opening ceremony of the ACCSA's Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women event. 1:00pm elders prayer 1:15 drum songs (pending request of sweet medicine singers) 1:45 Lighting of the MMIW display This display will stay up for 4 days, culminating in the Closing Ceremony […]
Closing Ceremony 6:00 p.m. | Fusion Credit Union Stage Riverbank Description: Facilitator: Sign up here