During Fall 2009, KANATA worked on formalizing its constitution, continuing its advocation for a minor program in Native Studies at McGill University, and fundraising for the second and third volume of its Journal.
PDF version of Constitution:KANATA Constitution
Fundraising
Throughout the semester, KANATA applies for funding through a variety of sources and also fundraises through a variety of sales and events. Keep an eye out for upcoming fundraisers as we continue to try and diversify our fundraising events and methods!
Our most successful events have been our fairly regular ‘Grilled Cheese and Chai Tea’ sales in the Leacock Lobby on McGill Campus and our Tasty Arts and Savoury Drinks series (in partnership with Borderless World Volunteers) for which our Toast and Jam night was the most successful.
Toast and Jam in Photos
Below are some photos of this event taken by and property of Carol Kwon:
KANATA would like to thank all of the artists and the wonderful people who came together in making this Toast and Jam a great night!
KANATA in the News: The McGill Daily
Seeking indigenous studies: Two decades after the Oka Crisis, McGill’s community for studying native issues is breaking ground
By Pamela Fillion
Published: Mar 4
Link: http://mcgilldaily.com/articles/27874
Film Screening as part of QPIRG Working Group Film Festival
KANATA became a QPIRG Working Group in the 2009/2010 semester and took part of a film festival. In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Oka Crisis of 1990, KANATA screened Rocks at Whiskey Trench (2000) by groundbreaking and award winning filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin.
KANATA will be putting on more screenings, as well as bringing in guest speakers for these screenings, in collaboration with its partners such as QPIRG, the Aboriginal Health Interest Group of McGill and more.
We hope to see you there and are open to as well s encourage you to send us suggestions!