Add to CalendarElders Teaching the Academy06/03/2022 12:00 PM06/05/2022 12:00 PMMM/DD/YYYYAmerica/VancouverNote: an Eventbrite registration link is coming. In the meantime, to register please contact Willie Sinclair, Hulitun Health Society, at wsinclair@hulitun.ca. If you have any questions, please email Willie or laurie.meijerdrees@viu.ca.
“Let’s work together to create more change in education.” - Florence James, Penelakut
Joe Norris (Quashaluk) and Florence James (Thiyuas) have challenged post-secondary educators to listen more closely to the Elders. Under the direction of these two esteemed Elders – from Halalt First Nation and Penelakut First Nation respectively – Huli’tun Health Society, in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, VIU and UVic, are creating a gathering for 10 central Vancouver Island Coast Salish communities to share their Elders as teachers for university faculty and staff.
In this gathering, Elders share snuwuyulh (Coast Salish cultural teachings) with university employees interested in learning. Elders from the central Vancouver Island region have a great deal to offer educators who instruct Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in this era of Reconciliation.
Following a workshop-style format, this 3-day event on Halalt First Nation territory offers a chance to engage with local First Nation communities, their cultural leaders, the Hul’qumi’num language and the land. Cost is $200-$400, or by donation for those who don't have access to ProD funds.
Conference Program:
Friday 3 June: “Preparing to Listen” • 12-1 p.m. - Registration at Macdonald Park • 1-3 p.m. - Opening remarks, Welcome to the Territory, Words from the Chiefs • 3-5 p.m. – Barbeque Feast
Saturday 4 June: “Offering the Teachings/Snuwuyulh” • 9-10 a.m. – Pancake breakfast • 10-12 p.m. – Concurrent sessions: -Walking the Land -Water and life -Privilege workshop -Being Hwulmuxw – Life Stories • 12-1 p.m. – Lunch break featuring local Indigenous Food Trucks • 1-3 p.m. – Concurrent sessions: -Cedar Weaving -Engaging with Hul’qumi’num Language -Coast Salish Values Blanket • 3-5 p.m. – Traditional Foods feast
Sunday 5 June: “Giving Back” • 9-10 a.m. – Breakfast – opening the day with song • 10-12 p.m. – Open microphone – participants have the opportunity to share what they have taken from the gifts they have been offered. • Closing Remarks and Giveaway • Take-away lunch offered
NOTE: Registration includes access to all planned activities and meals, including cultural support work. All proceeds from the registration fees will go towards the food and Elders.
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Note: an Eventbrite registration link is coming. In the meantime, to register please contact Willie Sinclair, Hulitun Health Society, at wsinclair@hulitun.ca. If you have any questions, please email Willie or laurie.meijerdrees@viu.ca.
“Let’s work together to create more change in education.” - Florence James, Penelakut
Joe Norris (Quashaluk) and Florence James (Thiyuas) have challenged post-secondary educators to listen more closely to the Elders. Under the direction of these two esteemed Elders – from Halalt First Nation and Penelakut First Nation respectively – Huli’tun Health Society, in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, VIU and UVic, are creating a gathering for 10 central Vancouver Island Coast Salish communities to share their Elders as teachers for university faculty and staff.
In this gathering, Elders share snuwuyulh (Coast Salish cultural teachings) with university employees interested in learning. Elders from the central Vancouver Island region have a great deal to offer educators who instruct Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in this era of Reconciliation.
Following a workshop-style format, this 3-day event on Halalt First Nation territory offers a chance to engage with local First Nation communities, their cultural leaders, the Hul’qumi’num language and the land. Cost is $200-$400, or by donation for those who don't have access to ProD funds.
Conference Program:
Friday 3 June: “Preparing to Listen”
• 12-1 p.m. - Registration at Macdonald Park
• 1-3 p.m. - Opening remarks, Welcome to the Territory, Words from the Chiefs
• 3-5 p.m. – Barbeque Feast
Saturday 4 June: “Offering the Teachings/Snuwuyulh”
• 9-10 a.m. – Pancake breakfast
• 10-12 p.m. – Concurrent sessions:
-Walking the Land
-Water and life
-Privilege workshop
-Being Hwulmuxw – Life Stories
• 12-1 p.m. – Lunch break featuring local Indigenous Food Trucks
• 1-3 p.m. – Concurrent sessions:
-Cedar Weaving
-Engaging with Hul’qumi’num Language
-Coast Salish Values Blanket
• 3-5 p.m. – Traditional Foods feast
Sunday 5 June: “Giving Back”
• 9-10 a.m. – Breakfast – opening the day with song
• 10-12 p.m. – Open microphone – participants have the opportunity to share what they have taken from the gifts they have been offered.
• Closing Remarks and Giveaway
• Take-away lunch offered
NOTE: Registration includes access to all planned activities and meals, including cultural support work. All proceeds from the registration fees will go towards the food and Elders.
