For Indigenous women and nations, birthing babies is an expression of territorial sovereignty and an affirmation of their jurisdiction. But traditional Indigenous birthing practices are threatened by ongoing acts of colonization.
For Indigenous women and nations, birthing babies is an expression of territorial sovereignty and an affirmation of their jurisdiction. But traditional Indigenous birthing practices are threatened by ongoing acts of colonization.
Standing tall, sweetgrass grows in delicate strands. When gathered, the stems’ strength has provided the Indigenous community with sacred medicine for thousands of years. Every movement during harvest is made with respectful intention and desire to preserve the medicine.
Standing tall, sweetgrass grows in delicate strands. When gathered, the stems’ strength has provided the Indigenous community with sacred medicine for thousands of years. Every movement during harvest is made with respectful intention and desire to preserve the medicine.
Àbimì was created and given life with much thought and love. She symbolizes a sense of community and togetherness. This year Àbimì celebrates her fifth year, and she continues to hold deep significance for the Indigenous Law Learners in the Common Law Section.
Àbimì was created and given life with much thought and love. She symbolizes a sense of community and togetherness. This year Àbimì celebrates her fifth year, and she continues to hold deep significance for the Indigenous Law Learners in the Common Law Section.
Chancellor Claudette Commanda, Dean Kristen Boon, Vice-Dean David Wiseman, faculty members, Honour Society members and student leaders, along with special guest former Supreme Court Justice, Rosalie Abella, gathered to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments and careers of the three Common Law Alumni who were selected as the 2023 Honours Society Inductees:
• The Honourable Colin McKinnon, K.C...
Chancellor Claudette Commanda, Dean Kristen Boon, Vice-Dean David Wiseman, faculty members, Honour Society members and student leaders, along with special guest former Supreme Court Justice, Rosalie Abella, gathered to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments and careers of the three Common Law Alum...
On June 15, the members of the Fauteux community gathered on the 3rd floor atrium terrace to replant the "Spirit Garden", which was established in 2019. The event provided an opportunity to learn more about traditional medicines and the preservation of knowledge linked to these sacred plants. The event also enabled participants to share their knowledge and strengthen ties within the Fac...
On June 15, the members of the Fauteux community gathered on the 3rd floor atrium terrace to replant the "Spirit Garden", which was established in 2019. The event provided an opportunity to learn more about traditional medicines and the preservation of knowledge linked to these sacred pla...
The terms “Indigenous knowledge” and “traditional knowledge” loosely refer to the know-how, practices and experiences developed and sustained by a community and transmitted across generations, often constituting important aspects of that community’s cultural and spiritual identity. In the last several decades, progress toward taking Indigenous knowledge seriously has been, in a word, slow.
The terms “Indigenous knowledge” and “traditional knowledge” loosely refer to the know-how, practices and experiences developed and sustained by a community and transmitted across generations, often constituting important aspects of that community’s cultural and spiritual identity. In the last sever...
