Grandfather Commanda, an Algonquin man of wisdom and inspiration
KITIGAN ZIBI, Que. – Algonquin Elder and spiritual leader William Commanda, known by the honourary title of “grandfather,” died in his home early Wednesday morning. He was 97. Commanda died at about 5...
View ArticleThe Charlatan reports on the Kikinàmàgan Powwow
The Charlatan, Carleton’s independent newspaper, wrote a great article about the Centre for Indigenous Initiatives’s 1st Annual Kikinàmàgan Powwow held on September 17. Click here to give it a read!...
View ArticleCarleton Adopts Strategy to Engage Indigenous Peoples on Campus and in...
(Ottawa) – Carleton University announced Wednesday that it has adopted an Indigenous Co-ordinated Strategy to emphasize its commitment to engaging Indigenous students, faculty, staff and communities....
View ArticleCarleton announces new Indigenous Centre
Carleton has decided to create a new, expanded space for an Indigenous centre on the first floor of Paterson Hall overlooking the quad. The centre will become a wonderful gathering place for Indigenous...
View ArticleVote for Indigenous Languages at Carleton U!
Want to support learning Indigenous languages at Carleton University? The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives (CII) entered the Ashoka Changemakers “Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit...
View Article“Community Member Sponsorship Application” available for summer...
The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives invites members of the Indigenous community to study Anishinaabemowin (Ojibway language) at Carleton University from May 8-August 15, 2012 on Tuesday and Thursday...
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What is a Powwow?
This weekend is the 17th Annual Indigenous Family Festival, also known as the Odawa Children & Youth Traditional Powwow. For the past four years, Carleton University has been proud to host this...
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Connections@VV Summer Camp
Register online here: http://carleton.ca/vv/programs/connections/.
View ArticleCarleton University Round Dance Video
Check out the video by 3rd year Carleton Journalism, Brooke Peloquin, about Carleton’s 6th Annual Round Dance.
View Article2016 Introduction to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Open to Community Members
Are you a member of the Indigenous community in Ottawa wanting to learn or practice your language? Introduction to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) is open for registration. Late Summer Course: July 4, 2016...
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