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IDW2018: Apuknajit, Traditional Mi'kmaq February Feast

Posted by GHO Admin on January 23, 2018 in Events

Date: Feb. 8, 2018. @ 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Jenkins Hall, Truro Campus


Coming together in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

Truro campus International office in partnership with Indigenous Student Services is hosting an evening of reflection and exploration on the topic of Truth and Reconciliation between Canada and our Indigenous peoples. The best part is YOUR INVITED TO ATTEND!

Blanket Exercise

What is a Blanket Exercise? Delivered by KAIROS, the Blanket Exercise is a teaching tool to share the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Elder Guided Talking Circles

Engage with others in talking circles guided by Indigenous community Elders on the concepts and realities of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Traditional Mi'kmaq February Feast

Join us for Mi'kmaq traditional feast. In Mi'kmaq culture the feeding of Apuknajit is a time of giving thanks to the Spirits during the most difficult time of winter for surviving thus far and to ask for blessings until spring.

RSVP by JAN. 31, 2018 (full of partial attendance): INTDALAC@DAL.CA