Brock University will honour the heritage, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples with a packed week of educational activities later this month.<\/p>\n
Along with marking National Indigenous Peoples Day on Tuesday, June 21, when Brock\u2019s Schmon Tower will be lit in orange, the Brock community is invited to participate in a variety of virtual and in-person workshops from Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24 for Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week at the University.<\/p>\n
The first three days of the week will focus on First Nations, M\u00e9tis and Inuit culture, respectively, with workshops highlighting traditional teachings and art. The last two days will showcase community partnerships and the importance of gathering together.<\/p>\n
Cindy Biancaniello, Director of Aboriginal Student Services (AbSS), said she was thrilled to be able to offer in-person workshops to celebrate the week.<\/p>\n
\u201cAboriginal Student Services has invited several of our self-identified Indigenous students to participate by leading workshops that reflect their culture,\u201d she said. \u201cIt’s been a long time since we have gathered for hands-on activities, and this is thrilling because this is where the learning happens. While we sit around a table and craft, we engage in conversations around Indigenous cultures\u00a0and ways of knowing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Biancaniello said she and the AbSS team are excited to welcome faculty, staff, students and community members to join in the various events.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity to strengthen the relationships we have as well as develop new relationships with those around us and share in the diverse cultures of First Nations, M\u00e9tis and Inuit,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n