Indigenous

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Tipi Raising - Spring 2025

Elder Myeengun Henry will lead a traditional tipi raising ceremony in recognition of National Indigenous History Month.

Monday, May 5, 2025 10:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Red Dress Reflections - Transforming Tomorrow

The Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) will host Red Dress Day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, featuring a presentation by Cher Obediah and a ceremonial dress-hanging event by Elder Myeengun Henry.

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Red Dress Day

Red Dress Day marks the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirited people in Canada. Join Elder Myeengun Henry to honour and remember our missing and murdered sisters and to show solidarity with their family and loved ones.

Monday, July 25, 2022 10:30 am - 10:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Ceremonial Fire and Livestream of Papal Apology

Join Elder Myeengun Henry for a Ceremonial Fire on Monday, July 25, on the lawn (Finn Green) of St. Jerome's University. This ceremony will allow for time to come together and reflect on the potential for healing and reconciliation between the Catholic Church and Indigenous people in Canada.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Virtual Tour of Residential School

Join this online or in person with other Faculty of Health members on a virtual tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. Participants will see different parts of the building and have the opportunity to ask questions or share comments with the Cultural Interpreter.