Riddell Library & Learning Centre Fourth Floor, Calgary
O’to po’pa is an immersive, land-based Blackfoot-Centered field school that takes place annually at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park within the community of Siksika. O’to po’pa has strong links to the four foundational poles of Inii Awattoo by: - Advancing truth and reconciliation - Elevating Indi
Soccer Field 3, Calgary
Presenter: Dion Simon Join us on Soccer Field 3 for an interactive, hands-on Tipi Raising session where you can help build a tipi from the ground up. It’s a great opportunity to pick up skills, work together, and learn something new!
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter: Dr. Joshua Hill This presentation welcomes attendees into the new relationships with Calgary that were fostered within the Calgary, In Relation field school. Students and their professor will invite you to recognize Calgary as a living web of Indigenous knowledge, histories, and more-tha
Riddell Library & Learning Centre Fourth Floor, Calgary
O’to po’pa is an immersive, land-based Blackfoot-Centered field school that takes place annually at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park within the community of Siksika. O’to po’pa has strong links to the four foundational poles of Inii Awattoo by: - Advancing truth and reconciliation - Elevating I
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter(s): Lori Kearney, Jane Hawkins As experiential learning continues to shape post-secondary education, this presentation explores how MRU’s Indigenous collaborative service Model is expanding culturally responsive career pathways and experiential opportunities for Indigenous students. Buil
Council Chambers, Wyckham House, Calgary
Synopsis: Indigenous Connect creates an inclusive space for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members to come together, build connections, share resources, and support one another in fostering a more informed and connected campus community. Discover campus programs, events, and initiativ
Soccer Field 3 (Across from the TransAlta Amphitheatre by Parking Lot A), Calgary
Presenter(s): Roy Bear Chief, Hayden Melting Tallow, Katharin Pritchard, Therese Wiart Jenkinson Ani to pisi is a creation story that came from the late Elder, Clement Bear Chief, from Siksika Nation. It has been shared and utilized at the leadership, macro and micro levels to create awareness and
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter: Louise Crane This session will explore Metis history through the personal journey of the presenter.
Riddell Library & Learning Centre Fourth Floor, Calgary
O’to po’pa is an immersive, land-based Blackfoot-Centered field school that takes place annually at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park within the community of Siksika. O’to po’pa has strong links to the four foundational poles of Inii Awattoo by: - Advancing truth and reconciliation - Elevating I
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter: John Kootenay-Jobin “Bear Hill” started as a film project assignment for my Indigenous Film class. My film tells a story that is common amongst Indigenous people. I was born into a life full of systemic barriers. I was treated differently because of my skin colour, I grew up poor, livin
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter(s): Dr. Roy Bear Chief, Dr. Andrea Phillipson, Bree Smith Blackfoot Elder and Espoom Taah, HCE, Dr. Roy Bear Chief will share the inspiration for his project, What’s in a Name - a multimodal resource that includes an illustrated book and website. His project will highlight the significanc
Cultural Inclusion Centre, Wyckham House, Calgary
Talking Circles are an essential part of Indigenous cultures; they encourage dialogue and allow for connection among participants. The Tea and Bannock Talking Circle invites students to meet people and enjoy tea and bannock while participating in discussions on a wide variety of Indigenous and inter
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter(s): Tori McMillan, Melanie Parsons, Iris Sinai, Mia Kirkman, Jaiden Szyszkowski-Lemaire, Matt Gauthier MRU students are leaders and community builders whose bright ideas bring Indigenization to life on campus. Students will share their experiences leading New Blood and Indigenous Ecologic
T123 - Office of Indigenization and Decolonization, Calgary
Presenter: Alice Kaquitts You’re invited to sit down for tea and an open chat with Elder Alice from the Traditional Thinkers Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and share thoughts in a welcoming environment. Space is kept small so everyone gets a chance to partici
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter: Christy Lowrance The Indigenous University Bridging Program: A History and Continuation of MRU’s longest serving Indigenous Program Learn about the Indigenous University Bridging Programs’ long history at Mount Royal, which has served as a pathway of post-secondary access for Indigenous
Riddell Library & Learning Centre Fourth Floor, Calgary
O’to po’pa is an immersive, land-based Blackfoot-Centered field school that takes place annually at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park within the community of Siksika. O’to po’pa has strong links to the four foundational poles of Inii Awattoo by: - Advancing truth and reconciliation - Elevating I
Ideas Lounge EL 1270, Calgary
Presenter: Sam Giggs “Hawaiian Language as a Means of Decolonization” discusses the Hawaiian language throughout history. It discusses the past and development of written language, as well the island of Ni’ihau as a case study on language preservation and maintenance. This presentation suggests the
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter(s): Travis Hay, Elder Keith Chief Moon This presentation will involve a presentation by Travis to be followed by reflections and answered questions from Elder Keith Chief Moon.
IDEAS Lounge, Calgary
For Inuit communities in the Canadian high Arctic, “Going on the land” includes travelling on the sea ice, as the ice provides a connection to food sources, community and culture. Rapid warming in the north has caused rapid changes to the ice, demanding additional perspectives to keep travellers saf
IDEAS Lounge, Calgary
Presenter: Lori Kearney An artistic visual tribute grounded in Treaty 7 landscapes, community, remembrance,and awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), presented by Mount Royal University Indigenous Career Services. This visual tribute honours the lives of Missing and
East Gate Lawn, Calgary
Presenter: Dion Simon Join us on East Gate Lawn for an interactive, hands-on Tipi Raising session where you can help build a tipi from the ground up. It’s a great opportunity to pick up skills, work together, and learn something new!
Ideas Lounge EL1270, Calgary
Presenter(s): Kit Turner, Narissa Jessa Everyone has a role to play in the work of reconciliation and decolonization, including settlers. Together, we will explore ways to co-create change through collaborative group discussion. Guided by Inii Awatoo, we will generate personal commitments that adva
East Gate Entrance to Amphitheatre, in the event of inclement weather Ideas Lounge (EL1270), Calgary
Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, honouring Indigenous peoples who survived residential school and commemorating the children who never made it home. On September 28, join us at noon at the East Gate Entrance for the Truth and Reconciliation Walk. We will
Cultural Inclusion Centre, Wyckham House, Calgary
Need to relax? Come learn Indigenous beading on Tuesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm! This event is open to everyone and offers free supplies and is student-led. Meet up in the Cultural Inclusion Centre (Room Z203, on the second floor of Wyckham House).