Lori Campbell, director of the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre will talk about the importance of territorial acknowledgement, research opportunities, and about an Indigenous Studies class that she will be offering soon.
In recognition of National Aboriginal History Month, Feds is holding a special event in collaboration with the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre (WAEC) and Waterloo's Aboriginal Students Association (ASA) to mark the installation of a land acknowledgement plaque at the Student Life Centre (SLC). All members of the Waterloo community are invited to join.
The UWaterloo Balinese Gamelan Ensemble will be appearing at the KULTRÚN FESTIVAL on Saturday, July 8, at 2:00pm. Join us at this wonderful FREE international festival in Victoria Park.
WISE (Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy) Public Lecture Series presents Self Dependency in Remote Communities: Food, Energy, Future by Benjamin Canning, Co-Founder & Co-Project Manager, Growing North.
Depression has been called the common cold of mental illness. Surprisingly, problems with anxiety are even more common and can also present significant quality of life impacts for those diagnosed with them. Join us as we look at how to recognize depression and anxiety, why these conditions can stay with people for so long, and what can be done about them.
Join the Theatre and Performance program (Department of Drama and Speech Communication) for a talk and screening of feature film Moments of Clarity, created by Kristin Wallace, BA'06 Drama. This special event is part of the department's 25th Anniversary Celebration.
On July 15th the University of Waterloo presents a special program of exploration, history, and collaboration through music. “Islands” brings story and song from some of the world’s most fascinating island communities. Hawaii, New Zealand, Cuba, and Jamaica are real islands with unique and interrelated musical cultures featuring popular and beloved music. Canada too has its islands. 540 km north of Thunder Bay on the northern peninsula of Eastwood Island is the Webequie First Nation.
Four different chamber trios will perform a wide selection of classical music pieces. The musicians are gifted students, so this is a delightful way to spend a Sunday evening. Free Admission, with a reception to follow.
Mental health is an important topic for people of all ages. In this talk we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about child mental health, inlcuding: What is ADHD? When does normal shyness become a problem? What resources exist for children and families? And, what can parents do to foster mental wellbeing in their children?
Audition for the Fall mainstage production is Concord Floral by Jordan Tannahill, directed by Vikki Anderson. The production will run November 14 - 19th, 2017 in the Theatre of the Arts.