Faculty

School of Human Nutrition Professor Treena Delormier awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal alongside 18 other ��ɫTVlians

admin — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:32 +0000

Nineteen members of the ��ɫTVl community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

Bridging Wisdom: Indigenous Advisory Councils in Academia

delilah.samson@mcgill.ca — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:40:43 +0000

On May 15th from 1 - 2:30 PM, join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for a virtual panel featuring distinguished academics and Chairs of Indigenous Advisory Councils.

Avativut Silavut: Inuit Education

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:42:58 +0000

In Avativut (our lands) Silavut (our intellect): Inuit Education, Dr. Karla Williamson will discuss advancing Inuit knowledges in post-secondary education.

Indigenous Space Naming: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:28:52 +0000

Join the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education as they launch the Onkwanaktí:io (Our Nice Inclusive Space) on the second floor. A launch with light reception will follow the unveiling.

Engaging Indigenous Philosophies and Practices for Mutual Respect and Leadership across University Landscapes

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:48:03 +0000

The momentum for embracing Indigenous philosophies and promoting strategic practices is evident across universities in Canada.

Indigenous Women's Experiences in Canadian University Administration

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:58:02 +0000

Candace Brunette-Debassige (PhD) shares her experience and research on Indigenous women's experiences in academia, emphasizing how their stories as trailblazers advance Indigenous rights and collective educational needs in Canadian universities to

Indigenous Business Matters: Truth, Reconciliation & Sovereign Wealth

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:11:56 +0000

��ɫTVl's Desautels Faculty of Management and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives are pleased to co-host Travis Seymour (FCPA, FCGA, MBA, CAFM), NEO of the First Nations Market Housing Fund for a keynote speech on the topic of reconciliation and b

Minnie Grey amongst Upcoming Honorary Doctorates 2024

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:20:31 +0000

Born in Kangirsuk, on the western shore of Ungava Bay, Minnie Grey has spent nearly 40 years advocating for the health and well-being of Inuit and the Inuit ways of life in various polar regions.

On Tuesday June 4th 2024 at 3pm, Minnie Grey will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) at the School of Continuing Studies at ��ɫTV.

Read more about this years' Honorary Doctorates in the ��ɫTVl Reporter.

��ɫTVl Reporter: Science fair fun in Kahnawà:ke

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:44:03 +0000

Every year in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà:ke Education Center (KEC).

For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of ��ɫTVl’s Office of Science Outreach to bring ��ɫTVl students into the classroom as mentors.

New Policy Clarifies Indigeneity Expectations for Work Applications

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 May 2024 17:22:00 +0000

��ɫTVl has a new policy to support the validation of claims to Indigenous citizenship/membership made by individuals applying for designated opportunities related to employment. ��ɫTVl’s approach in developing the policy was grounded in its commitments towards truth and reconciliation outlined in its 52 Calls to Action.

National Indigenous Peoples' Day Ceremony at ��ɫTVl

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:23:05 +0000

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at ��ɫTV for our annual National Indigenous Peoples' Day ceremony!

In conversation with Billy-Ray Belcourt, ��ɫTVl’s 2024 Mellon ISCEI Writer in Residence

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:17:17 +0000

��ɫTVl’s 2024 Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative (ISCEI) Writer in Residence is Billy-Ray Belcourt, PhD, from the Driftpile Cree Nation in northern Alberta. His five books encompass poetry, memoir, and fiction, and explore topics such as decolonial love, grief, intimacy, and queer sexuality.

For the full article with the ��ɫTVl Reporter, click here.

Info session on research data governance at ��ɫTVl

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:08:58 +0000

The Digital Research Services (DRS) Hub is hosting an open information session on the development of a research data governance framework for ��ɫTVl.

Kahnawà:ke Fasion Exhibition 2024

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:02:56 +0000

Highlighting 11 Indigenous designers, Kahnawake Survival School hosts its' annual fashion exhibition on Saturday, May 4th 2024, from 7-9pm (doors open at 6pm).

International PI Day "Unlocking Perspectives" with Dr. Edward Doolittle- Winter Speaker Series

olivia.bornyi@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:52:24 +0000

As part of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives' Winter Speaker Series, join us for an International PI Day celebration with mathematician, Dr. Edward Doolittle! Dr.