He Oyate Tawapi (Ceremony Room), Health Studies Complex, Room 141
February 2018
“Mino Bimaadiziwinv, Reconciliation in Action” research celebration
"Mino Bimaadiziwinv, Reconciliation in Action" Brandon University invites interested members of the community to a night of celebration for a research project on sustainable post-secondary education for Indigenous communities in remote locations. The project, "Mino Bimaadiziwin: Reconciliation in Action," brings together researchers from BU and the University of Manitoba and was recently awarded a prestigious Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant in the amount of $2.5 million. This research project closely follows the call to action of…
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Pipe Ceremony
Pipe ceremony in the He Oyate Tawapi (Ceremony Room). Part of Indigenous Awareness Week. For more information, please contact: Tina Cook-Martin, Indigenous Student Success Officer at CookmartinT@BrandonU.ca Chris Lagimodiere, Director, Indigenous Peoples’ Centre at LagimodiereC@BrandonU.ca
Find out more »Kairos Blanket Exercise Workshop
Kairos Blanket Exercise Workshop in the He Oyate Tawapi (Ceremony Room). Part of Indigenous Awareness Week. For more information, please contact: Tina Cook-Martin, Indigenous Student Success Officer at CookmartinT@BrandonU.ca Chris Lagimodiere, Director, Indigenous Peoples’ Centre at LagimodiereC@BrandonU.ca
Find out more »October 2018
The Blanket Exercise (KAIROS)
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. In this experiential workshop, participants will develop their awareness and understanding of the nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada as they take part in The Blanket Exercise, a teaching tool developed by KAIROS. As members of our campus community, we all play an important role in deepening understanding and bringing about positive change. This begins…
Find out more »Philosophy Reunion & Celebration of Dr. May Yoh
Join us for this two-part event where we will reunite and celebrate the history of the Philosophy Department and its graduates over the last 50 years. Philosophy alumni at the reunion will also be celebrating the career of Dr. May Yoh, the department’s longest-serving faculty member and one of Brandon University's special educators.
Find out more »November 2018
The Blanket Exercise (KAIROS)
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. In this experiential workshop, participants will develop their awareness and understanding of the nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada as they take part in The Blanket Exercise, a teaching tool developed by KAIROS. As members of our campus community, we all play an important role in deepening understanding and bringing about positive change. This begins…
Find out more »February 2019
Local launch of Indigenous economic impact report
Media are invited to attend the local launch of the Indigenous Contributions to the Manitoba Economy report, produced by the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University in partnership with the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). Please note: Members of the BU community or others who would like to attend should contact Aimee Coueslan, Engagement Liaison at the Rural Development Institute: CoueslanA@BrandonU.CA This launch will celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people to the Brandon region as well…
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Author Visit: Cid V. Brunet
Statues of Lions is the creative memoir of a stripper, sharing Brunet’s eight years of experience in the industry. The content focuses on her relationship to her work, which at times has been exploitative, and at other times, exciting and nourishing.
Find out more »October 2019
Indigenous Pipe Ceremony
The recently formed BU Indigenous Alumni Reunion Committee has partnered with the BU Alumni Association and the BU Indigenous Peoples' Centre to celebrate Homecoming. Join us at a Pipe Ceremony to share cultural awareness and understanding. Register here
Find out more »February 2020
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is a 90-minute experiential activity that aims to foster understanding of the shared history and nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. The exercise is followed up with the opportunity for reflection and sharing of thoughts in the form of a sharing circle, led by an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. Accessibility Considerations? If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please contact Erica Brown at browne@brandonu.ca or (204) 727-7494 in advance of…
Find out more »Learn about Team #ironeagle4mmip Ironman Triathlons Across Canada for Missing & Murdered Indigenous People
Learn about the preparation it takes to train for an Ironman Triathlon and the reasons why this team has come together to raise awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People in Canada. Grace Masse is a full-time Brandon University graduate student from Barren Lands First Nation, a northern Manitoba community. Grace is a single mother of six who also teaches the Cree language in local schools. While balancing all of these responsibilities, Grace is training to complete an Ironman Triathlon.…
Find out more »Learn about Team #ironeagle4mmip Ironman Triathlons Across Canada for Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Copy
Learn about the preparation it takes to train for an Ironman Triathlon and the reasons why this team has come together to raise awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous People in Canada. Grace Masse is a full-time Brandon University graduate student from Barren Lands First Nation, a northern Manitoba community. Grace is a single mother of six who also teaches the Cree language in local schools. While balancing all of these responsibilities, Grace is training to complete an Ironman Triathlon.…
Find out more »Indigenous Medicine Teachings with Spiritual Leader Frank Tacan
Learn about traditional Indigenous Medicines from Spiritual Leader Frank Tacan. Participants should bring a blanket or mat, something comfortable to sit on.
Find out more »June 2022
Anti-Racist Education Film Screening
With funding from the Government of Canada, Brandon University researcher Dr. Michelle Lam and her team have spent two years collecting stories of racism currently happening in the province, and turning those stories into film. The four films highlight anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism, anti-immigrant racism, and Islamophobia. Please join us at 6:00 p.m., in He Oyate Tawapi (Ceremony Room) in the Health Studies Building and hear a presentation of the research, followed by the four short films. The screening will…
Find out more »BU Teaching House: Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice: Honouring the change in seasons Join Cree Knowledge Keeper Susie McPherson-Derendy for teachings that celebrate summer solstice and honour the change of seasons. Join in-person OR by Zoom In-Person: He Oyate Tawapi Ceremony Room Room 141, Main Floor, Health Studies Bldg Brandon University Campus By Zoom: Zoom Meeting ID: 493 382 9472 https://brandonu-ca.zoom.us/j/4933829472 BU Teaching House gatherings are open invitations to all BU students, faculty, staff, alumni & the community. All are welcome to attend!
Find out more »August 2022
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
THIS IN-PERSON WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY FACULTY & STAFF The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is an experiential activity that aims to foster understanding of the shared history and nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. The exercise is followed up with the opportunity for reflection and sharing of thoughts in the form of a sharing circle, led by Cree Knowledge Keeper, Susie McPherson-Derendy. RSVP RSVP below by entering the # 1 to indicate registration…
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