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SEDE’s 2012-2013 “Rethinking Community” Calendar Project Needs Submissions!

Call for submissions!

The McGill Social Equity and Diversity Education (SEDE) Office is now accepting submissions from McGill researchers, community groups and artists for the 2012-13 SEDE Calendar.

This year’s calendar will feature research by faculty and students at McGill, paired with community-building efforts of groups and organizations at McGill and beyond. In keeping with SEDE calendar projects over the past five years, the calendar will be illustrated with artwork from emerging and established McGill-affiliated artists.

The SEDE calendar is one way in which the McGill community celebrates and values social equity and diversity and contributes towards the development of strong collegial bonds and mutual respect among its members. This will mark the fifth year the SEDE calendar is published and distributed on the McGill campus, and they look forward to hearing from all those interested in being a part of the SEDE calendar in 2012-13.

Wondering if you’re eligible? How to send in art work? Visit http://www.mcgill.ca/equity_diversity/2012-2013/ for more information or email Jorge Espinosa at jorge.espinosa@mcgill.ca

Deadline for submissions in 27th January 2012

The Wampum Chronicles at The McCord Museum!

On Wednesday January 11th at 6pm Darren Bonaparte brings his stories and passion to a free presentation at the McCord Museum (690 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC).

This will be an incredibly interesting living history presentation.

Free. Open to the public. Seating limited, get there early.

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Grâce aux chroniques du Wampum de Darren Bonaparte, venez découvrir l’histoire de la première nation Mohawk; une histoire véridique, passionnante et toujours vivante.

Gratuit et ouvert à tous, cet événement sera donné en anglais seulement.

Presented by McGill’s Aboriginal Sustainability Project

This gorgeous poster was designed by Walter Scott.

The Aboriginal Sustainability Project Presents ‘The Boreal Forest: Our Land, Our Stories, Our Responsibility’

McGill University’s Aboriginal Sustainability Project is proud to announce that we will be hosting ‘The Boreal Forest: Our Land, Our Stories, Our Responsibility’ to celebrate the leadership and commitment of Aboriginal communities in the conservation and sustainable development of the Boreal forest.

The event will take place on Wednesday, November 16  between 7:00pm – 9:00pm located at McGill University, Stewart Biology Building, Room 1/3 1205 Docteur Penfield Avenue.

The event is dedicated to Aboriginal leaders and youth who share their stories from the Boreal Forest, both successes and challenges.  In addition, the event showcases Aboriginal music and culture.

The majority of the evening is dedicated to having Aboriginal Leaders share their personal stories. There will be three wonderful speakers:
• Chief Paul Gull, Cree First Nation of Waswanipi
• Stephen Kakfwi, former Premier of the NWT and former Dene Nation President
• Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come, Grand Council of the Crees

Innu artist Kathia Rock from Maliotenam on Quebec’s north-shore will be performing. http://www.socam.net/katiarock.html

Find more about this event on facebook. 

 Aboriginal Sustainability Project’s aim is to enhance the presence of Aboriginal peoples in the McGill and Montreal community through educational and cultural activities. In partnership with First Peoples’ House, SEDE, and Aboriginal Community Outreach Coordinator. Funded by The Sustainability Projects Fund.