Indigenous Digital Artistic Hub: Decolonization: What does it mean to reclaim our bodies with Nazbah Tom (W.1)

Over two sessions, using a combination of somatic prompts, conversation, and interactive processes, participants will begin an exploration into their somas (mind/body/spirit). Nazbah Tom, Diné, is a somatic practitioner. They support individuals and groups through a process of embodied transformation using a combination of conversation, breath work, new skills, bodywork, and gestures. Their work aims […]

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Indigenous Digital Artistic Hub: Decolonization: What does it mean to reclaim our bodies with Nazbah Tom (W.2)

In the second session with Nazbah Tom, using a combination of somatic prompts, conversation, and interactive processes, participants will begin an exploration into their somas (mind/body/spirit). Nazbah Tom, Diné, is a somatic practitioner. They support individuals and groups through a process of embodied transformation using a combination of conversation, breath work, new skills, bodywork, and […]

Free

Water Ceremony with Dr. Debby Danard

This event is to be aligned with Bonnie McElhinny's course “Living on the Water” (Tuesday’s 4-6 pm, New College University of Toronto). Visit from/Water Ceremony with Dr. Debby Danard. Dr. Debby Wilson Danard is Anishinaabekwe, born in Atikokan Ontario and sturgeon clan member of Manitou Rapids, Rainy River First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. She is a traditional knowledge keeper, […]

Talking Treaties with Ange Loft

This event is to be aligned with Bonnie McElhinny's course “Living on the Water” (Tuesday’s 4-6 pm, New College University of Toronto). Session Description: This presentation and workshop reflects on treaty making and upkeep in what is now known as Toronto, through the lens of three main agreements: the Dish with One Spoon; the Covenant Chain […]

There is Something in the Water

Guest Speakers: Ingrid Waldron and Water Protectors: Doreen Bernard & Ducie Howe    This event is to be aligned with Bonnie McElhinny's course “Living on the Water” (Tuesday’s 4-6 pm, New College University of Toronto).    Session Description: The event will discuss the environmental injustice narrative in Nova Scotia that fails to make race an explicit factor within the experiences […]

The People’s Water Campaign and Wellington Water Watchers

Guest Speakers: Mike Balkwill, Campaign Director, Wellington Water Watchers.   This event is to be aligned with Bonnie McElhinny's course “Living on the Water” (Tuesday’s 4-6 pm, New College University of Toronto).    Session Description: Mike will offer a history of, and update on this campaign, including the recent decision of Nestle to withdraw, though now replaced by another water […]

Water, Treaty, Research: The Territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit

Guest Speakers: Nancy Rowe (Elder of Mississauga, Ojibwe of the Anishinaabek Nation located at New Credit First Nation, ON)  This event is to be aligned with Bonnie’s course “Living on the Water” (Tuesday’s 4-6 pm, New College University of Toronto)  Event Description: Giidaakunadaad (The Spirit who lives in high places), Nancy Rowe is a Mississauga, Ojibwe of the Anishinaabek Nation located at […]

Discussion with Freshwater Labs on water storytelling

We will discuss different strategies for engaging people in telling stories about water:  Watermark from Swim Drink Fish, and a Lake Michigan digital storytelling project, and a Chicago River digital storytelling site. 

Climate Grief and Change with Carolynn Crawley

As we witness and experience the impacts of a climate crisis, global pandemic, and injustices it may be easy to lose hope. Carolynne will focus upon breaking down colonial ways of thinking that intentionally try to separate people from the Earth, by creating an opportunity for reflection and individual change. She will share Indigenous perspectives from Elders in her life that guide people to move through grief and into hope while building responsible and reciprocal relations with the waters and all of their relations