Tannis Nielsen, (a Métis Woman of Anishnawbe and Danish descent) has twenty years of professional experience in the arts, cultural and community sectors, and twelve years of teaching practice at the post-secondary level. She holds a Masters in Visual Studies Degree (M.V.S.) from the University of Toronto an Art and Art History-Specialist Degree from U […]

This interactive workshop looks to the tradition of storytelling as a foundation for learning.  Participants will have the opportunity to explore the use of visual art as a catalyst for student voice and interdisciplinary teaching and learning. https://ago.ca/exhibitions/storytelling As the founder of Miigizi Creations, Nyle Johnston offers support to a range of community organizations as […]

We ask, how do we think alongside a strawberry, as a more-than-human relation/as a ready to be worn, or offered-extension of care? What are the concepts and forms, shapes of care, and relationality that does not require a performance of a knowable, consumable packaged Indigenous aesthetic? What are the technologies of emergence that we hold […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]