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Wednesday, November 9, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Learning about water values through behaviour

As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada, Patrick Lloyd-Smith, Professor, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan will present: Learning about water values through behaviour.

Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Who Do You Think You Are, and Who Gets to Decide? Are you Black, Indigenous, or Afro-Métis?

The Faculty of Arts and the Balsillie School of International Affairs co-present this conversation with George Elliott Clarke (BA '84 English at UWaterloo) and Dr. Wendell Adjetey (McGill University) exploring the complexities of identity and the question, “Who do you think you are, and who gets to decide?”.

Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Velocity $5K Semi-finals

Twenty-three student teams contend for four $5,000 prizes — but first they must present the perfect pitch. Join us to watch ambitious student startups compete at the Velocity $5K pitch competition.

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Gunilla Öberg, Professor, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC and Professor, The Center for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway will present: Does the framing matter? On dissent, consensus, and scientific controversies in policy-relevant research.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The Two Row Wampum, Haldimand Deed, and Grand River Tract

Join the Office of Indigenous Relations in welcoming Associate Professor and Author Rick Montour as he shares teachings about the Two Row Wampum, the Haldimand Deed, and the Grand River Tract. This is a must-see free Zoom webinar, intended on educating and informing perspectives of treaty people in this territory. All are welcome and encouraged!

Monday, November 7, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The Spiritual Side of Treaties

Join the Office of Indigenous Relations in welcoming Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Myeengun Henry as he shares teachings about treaties, wampum belts and the spiritual meaning behind treaty relationships. All are welcome and encouraged!

Thursday, December 1, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Indigenous Speakers Series presents Talena Atfield

The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present Dr. Talena Atfield, member of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation of the Six Nations of the Grand River. Focusing on her work with Hodinohso:ni basket weavers, Dr. Atfield will speak about Western notions of the origins of Indigenous artistic practices versus the importance of arts and creation within the community.