Indigenous Awareness Week: Opening Ceremony and Teachings, with Elder Verna McGregor (IRA1-E31)

Product code: IRA1-E31

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May 21, 2024

Online

9:00 am to 11:00 am (ET)

English with interpretation in French. Sign Language interpretation (ASL, LSQ) and Communication access real-time translation (CART) services will be provided in both official languages.

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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

In person

Online

Duration

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Audience

All public servants at all levels

 

Description

First celebrated in 1992, Indigenous Awareness Week aims to foster a deeper understanding, appreciation, and acknowledgement of Indigenous cultures, histories, and realities through collaborative learning and sharing of knowledge.

This engaging event featuring Elder Verna McGregor will highlight the significant contributions that Indigenous Peoples have made to Canada and demonstrate the richness of Indigenous storytelling by sharing important lessons surrounding the Anishinaabe Algonquin Creation Story and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Participants will learn about the importance of celebrating Indigenous Awareness Week and what it means to Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as how to apply lessons from the featured teachings to daily life.

 

Opening Remarks

  • Nathalie Laviades Jodouin, Vice-President, Public Sector Operations and Inclusion Branch, Canada School of Public Service

Speaker

  • Elder Verna McGregor
Date modified: 2024-02-15

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