Untitled ṮEṮÁĆES
Saturday, Sept. 23 – Saturday, Dec. 9
Legacy Art Gallery
630 Yates Street
Untitled ṮEṮÁĆES is the result of an artistic collaboration between TEMOSEṈ Charles “Chazz” Elliott (Lekwungen/W̱SÁNEĆ), Jesse Campbell (Métis) and Dr. Kim Shortreed to prototype a motion-activated art installation that speaks aloud toponyms, or place names, in SENĆOŦEN and English. This non-traditional map is an artograph of the islands that surround W̱SÁNEĆ territories, in the Salish Sea, including the place settlers call the Saanich Peninsula.
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Launch of Xʷkʷənəŋ istəl, I W̱ȻENEṈISTEL I Helping to move each other forward, UVic’s Indigenous Plan 2023
Monday, Sept. 25
By invitation, as space is limited.
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Residential School Documents
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library
Archives classroom 025
Ry Moran, Associate University Librarian – Reconciliation will be presenting on the history of residential school documents, including their acquisition and retention, and how the public can gain access to these records today. In this session, there will be a focus on research strategies for locating documents of interest, and how the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has organized these documents in their databases. This session is free and open to all UVic faculty, staff and students.
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Indigenous Relations Inside and Outside the BC Public Service
Thursday, Sept. 26, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Hybrid event – First Peoples House/Zoom
The School of Public Administration will host a panel of four senior Indigenous public servants who will provide reflections on their work in the BC Public Service. Learn more.
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Conversation with Bev Sellars
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7:00 p.m. PDT
Online
Join us for an evening with award-winning author, activist and UVic Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Bev Sellars (BA ’97) as she guides participants in a thought-provoking discussion about the ways our cultural differences impact how we understand the world and each other. This is a live virtual discussion, with a video recording option available.
Registration and more event information.
Networking event for Indigenous students
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ceremonial Hall of First Peoples House
Sponsored by the Faculties of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Science.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Thursday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library
Archives classroom 025
Ry Moran, Associate University Librarian – Reconciliation will be presenting on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s history, where he previously worked as the Director of Statement Gathering. In this session, Moran will focus on the successes and challenges the Commission faced as it sought to inform all Canadians about what happened in residential schools. This session is free and open to all UVic faculty, staff and students.
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The Witness Blanket Workshop
Thursday, Sept. 28, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
MacLaurin Building
Room D201, Learning Commons
Many of us know a little bit about Indian Residential Schools, and how they contributed to cultural genocide for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, but how might we go beyond the facts? This workshop, presented by the Faculty of Education, will offer a moment to reflect in a deep and meaningful way by connecting with this history through art and story. Learn more.
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Orange Shirt Day Gathering
Friday, Sept. 29, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
UVic Quad
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity to honour former residential school students, their families and communities. Come together to listen, learn and share. All are welcome.
Island Métis Family and Community Services Society's Orange Shirt Day Event
Friday, Sept. 29, 2023
West Shore Child, Youth & Family Centre, Wale Road, Victoria, BC
Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be an art installation and story walk through that will provide education on the history of residential schools and honour the survivors and those who could not make it home.Colours retire at midnight. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Learn more.
Songhees Nation South Island Powwow
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave.
Gates open at 10 a.m., with Grand Entries at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Colours retire at midnight. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Learn more.
Victoria Orange Shirt Day
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
Centennial Square, Victoria, BC
Event from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join for Indigenous performances, flag raising, minute of silence and special guest speakers. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Learn more.
