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Monday, September 30, 2024 7:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

We invite and encourage all members of the University community attend and observe all of the ceremonies throughout the day as their schedule allows. 

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series. 

In her online presentation, Courtney Wilson will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Warm Welcome Open House

Join the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism for an afternoon of snacks, socializing and fun activities. This event is open to all students and aims to introduce people to our office and what we do on campus. This event features desserts from the local bakery and Waterloo graduate Lenjo Bakes so be sure to stop by for tasty snacks!  

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00) Tuesday, November 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Beaders n' Eaters!

For University of Waterloo, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit staff, faculty, students, alumni and retirees. 

Join us for crafts, food and community with Beaders N' Eaters! Bring your favourite craft to work on and/or some food to share so we can enjoy connection and creativity. All skill levels and types of crafts are welcome or you can simply come to enjoy the company - we look forward to seeing you. 

Location: EC5 4201 (Office of Indigenous Relations) 

Time: Last Tuesday of every month (Begins January 30, 2024) 6pm-9pm 

Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát 21st Annual Pow Wow

September 28, 2024 marks the 21st anniversary of the Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát annual Pow Wow.

This year continues the collaboration between the Shatitsirótha’ Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre (WISC) and the University of Waterloo Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR). This one-day non-competitive celebration of Indigenous heritage features vendors, dancers, and singers from the Waterloo region and beyond. Join us as we celebrate Indigenous culture and tradition through song, dance, arts, and cuisine. Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát Pow Wow is intended to be a safe, welcoming, and vibrant opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous folks from the UWaterloo community and beyond to gather in celebration of indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

This remarkable event is free to attend and welcomes everyone to join. We gratefully acknowledge the University of Waterloo Athletics for their vital support in making this celebration possible! 

Monday, September 16, 2024 - Friday, September 20, 2024 (all day)

Consent Week

Being held biannually, Consent Week takes place during the third week of September and fourth week of January. Providing an opportunity for campus community members to destigmatize and normalize the discussion about consent through activities, events and conversations centered around consent to build a #ConsentCulture all year. 

Consent week sows the seeds of lifelong principles and enables the nuanced understanding of consent, equipping the community with the tools they need to have respectful and healthy relationships with others and themselves.  

Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The Supreme Elder: Jacob Ezra Thomas - A teaching by Elder-in-Residence William Woodworth

Jacob Ezra Thomas Hadajagretha "he makes the clouds descend" Deyohonwede "he is the one who is so real in two ways" was born at Six Nations in 1922. He spent his entire life, before he passed on in 1998, practicing, teaching, and guiding the community in strict Iroquoian culture in the most rigorous way possible.

This talk will take us through the rich life experience which made him the most important Iroquoian Elder of the twentieth century.

Thursday, January 18, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Queer Film Series - The Celluloid Closet

Join the Faculty of Math for the first screening in their Queer Film Series.  This month's movie is The Celluloid Closet, a documentary about Hollywood's portrayal and erasure of queer characters.  The film is based on Vito Russo's book: The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies and features interviews with a host of Hollywood royalty including Tom Hanks, Tony Curtis, Gore Vidal, Susan Sarandon, and Whoopi Goldberg.  It is a pretty fun look at a pretty un-fun topic.  

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Mid Winter at Six Nations of the Grand River

Elder-in-Residence William Woodworth

The most central ceremony of the Haudenosaunee comes five days after the first new moon in January – or January 16th this year.

This talk will guide you through the eight days which consolidate the entire culture in words and activities of thanksgiving as a prelude to the coming year.