Members of Brock and the community took part in a ribbon skirt workshop during Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week on Thursday, June 25. Held as an opportunity to learn through hands-on cultural practice, the workshop invited participants to explore the significance and traditions of ribbon skirts while creating their own designs.From storytelling to shared meals and interactive workshops, Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week brought the Brock community together, culminating on Friday, June 26. The annual event highlighted the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures while encouraging dialogue and learning across campus.
“Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience and vibrancy of Indigenous communities while creating meaningful opportunities for learning and connection across campus,” says Cindy Biancaniello, Director, Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre. “Each year, we continue to see growing interest and participation, and the expanding lineup of events reflects our community’s commitment to engaging with First Nations, Métis and Inuit, perspectives and ways of knowing in thoughtful and respectful ways.”
Celebrated in conjunction with National Indigenous History Month, Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week included several events organized in collaboration by the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement; the Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre, and Indigenous Educational Studies. Among the week’s many highlights was a presentation by the Niagara Region Métis Council and a Program Naming Ceremony for Indigenous Plus to honour the enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
