Indigenous Awareness Week: Opening Ceremony and Teachings, with Elder Verna McGregor (IRA1-E31)
Available Sessions
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Event
You can attend this hybrid event either in person or online.
May 21, 2024
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.
Online
In-person
In-person: Ottawa, Ontario
learningevents-evenementsdapprentissage@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Overview
Delivery method
In-person
Online
Duration
2 hours
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
Event session details
To register, you will be prompted to sign in.| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am (ET) | IRA1-E31-IP | In-person: Ottawa, Ontario | 71 | Sign in to register | |
| May 21, 2024, 9:00 am to 11:00 am (ET) | IRA1-E31-OL | Online | Unlimited | Sign in to register |
