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Indigenous Education Month

Every November, Humber Polytechnic celebrates Indigenous Education Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honouring Indigenous cultures, histories, stories, and contributions. Throughout the month, a variety of events and workshops are held both on and off campus, offering opportunities for learning, engagement, and community building. These events include guest lectures, cultural performances, and interactive sessions that highlight Indigenous perspectives, voices, and knowledge. The highlight of the month is the Indigenous Knowledges Gathering (IKG), a major event that brings together students, faculty, support staff, administrators, and community members to share and celebrate Indigenous ways of being, knowing, relating, and doing.

Indigneous Knowledges Gathering

Beginning in 2014 with a vision to unite Indigenous students, educators, and communities, the Indigenous Knowledges Gathering (IKG) has embraced the transfer of Indigenous knowledge, celebrating and sharing innovative practices in Indigenous education. IKG features a diverse range of activities, from panel discussions and hands-on workshops to keynote presentations, bringing together Knowledge Holders, Elders, scholars, students, and communities. These gatherings provide a platform to share successes, address challenges, discuss strategies, and explore future directions in Indigenous education.

Since its inception, IKG has grown from 120 participants in 2014 to over 1,600 participants in recent years, thanks to the introduction of livestream viewing. It is renowned for its innovative content, networking opportunities, and community-friendly atmosphere.

IKG offers an incredible opportunity to:

  • Learn about Indigenous ways of being, knowing, relating, and doing.
  • Consider wise practices and develop strategies for building more responsive educational policies, systems, and practices.
  • Examine emerging challenges impacting Indigenous students.
  • Engage in hands-on cultural teachings and workshops.
  • Shape the future of post-secondary education

To learn more, please visit the Indigenous Knowledges Gathering Webpage. 

 

Treaties Recognition Week

Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of treaties and raises awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and communities in Ontario. This week of activities aims to help Ontario students and residents understand the significance of treaty rights and relationships. It is crucial to recognize that treaties remain relevant for all people living in Canada today.

Here are three resources to extend your knowledge on treaties in Canada:

  • Treaty Rights and Relationships: Explore books on treaties and treaty relationships in this featured library reading list.
  • Treaties Recognition Week Website: Access a comprehensive collection of library resources and websites covering Treaty Relationships, Treaty Lands, Two-Row-Wampum and more. 
  • Discover Treaties using The Maamwi Hub: Utilize open access resources, websites and videos from The Maamwi Hub in your classroom and beyond, related to historical and modern treaties, treaty agreements, and more.