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Events & Days of Significance

Events and gatherings are a way for us to connect, whether virtually or in-person. They provide space and opportunity to learn and reflect together, to share, and to move together toward the goals of reconciliation. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

We have previous, current, and upcoming events featured here. We welcome and encourage you to share all Indigenous focused events with us. If you know of an event you would like us to share and highlight, please let us know by emailing indigenousrelations@uwaterloo.ca.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Events

Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Ela Smith

This is a three-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Métis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada. This is an online, 3-hour workshop, in a small-group setting.

Hosted by the Office of Indigenous Relations, facilitated by Ela Smith. 

Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Bi-Weekly Hand-drumming Circle

All Indigenous University of Waterloo employees (staff and faculty) are invited to join us at our bi-weekly hand-drumming circle from January to April, 2025.

Monday, February 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Bi-Weekly Hand-drumming Circle

All Indigenous University of Waterloo employees (staff and faculty) are invited to join us at our bi-weekly hand-drumming circle from January to April, 2025.