Introduction to Indigenous Issues.
Students will learn the history of the development of North America through the eyes of the original people of central Turtle Island. A traditional teacher will address cultural norms and discuss the impacts of the interaction of Indigenous and European peoples. The development of the treaty for cession of Indigenous land, the relationship with mainstream governments and the Indian Act will be discussed in order to break down stereotypes and revisionist history. The far-reaching impacts of residential schools will be explained and explored. The political, legal and media landscape in post-World War 2 North America will be discussed. Participants will come away with a more positive and enlightened view for the future.
Facilitator: Glenn Trivett. Glenn is an Ojibway traditional teacher and a Midewiwin pipe carrier. His specialty in the medicine society to which he belongs is history, and he has studied it under the primary direction of Mr. Eddie King, the hereditary spiritual leader of the Odawa people of Manitoulin Island, Michigan and eastern Oklahoma. Glenn has traveled extensively throughout Ontario and has learned from elders of many nations. He has been lecturing on these topics for over 20 years.
Sessions are limited to 24 in number. Participants are expected to participate in all three sessions, two hours each: November 13, November 20 and December 4.
The location is St. John’s United Church, Shilton Hall, 56 Victoria Street, Alliston Ontario
Registration required: call Wayne Van Dyke at 705 434 1514 or e-mail at whvandyke@gmail.com
Sponsored by: Outreach Committee of St. John’s United Church, KAIROS Shelburne, and M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre