Urban Indigenous Education Centre
16 Phin ave M4J 3T2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Here’s a peak at some of engaging events coming up.

November is Indigenous Education Month. Join our virtual events to learn from Indigenous Peoples about stories, histories, perspectives, creativity and survivance. Also engage in learning about anti-Indigenous racism and how to engage in challenging it. Poster by Jensen Group.

A virtual Indigenous Parents and Caregivers Group for TDSB families. Every Tuesday from 2pm - 2:30pm on Zoom. Starting October 13, 2020 First Nations, Métis and Inuit caregivers of the Toronto District School Board are welcomed to a weekly, virtual online... Indigenous caregivers group! Caregivers can connect with UIEC social workers Tsitra McKay and Emily Blackmoon to discuss thoughts, feelings, needs and concerns regarding navigating education during the time of COVID. Parents will also have the chance to hear about supports and resources that are available. All meet ups will be virtual and online. A zoom link will be sent out to participants. Interested caregivers can contact Emily Blackmoon at [email protected] or Tsitra Mckay at [email protected] to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Today we got to pick up 37 young trees and shrubs for our school campus from PollinateTO. It's so exciting to think about the potential possibilities that planting these will bring our kids! #landbasedlearning #hugatree #urbanforest

Elder Dr. Duke Redbird will be in conversation with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie tomorrow at 1 p.m. Register to participate with Myseum Toronto. http://www.myseumoftoronto.com//in-conversation-with-duk/

Check out this important initiative hosted by the UIEC's social workers, Tsitra McKay and Emily Blackmoon. The first meeting is tonight, but this will be a weekly event. Wela'lin Tsitra. Meegwetch Emily.

One of our partners, Mahlikah Awe:ri, is hosting this virtual event this afternoon. https://www.facebook.com/events/2431931123777527/

Elder and Artist-in-Residence at the Centre, Duke Redbird, has started sharing readings from his new book of poetry, Poetry. We hope they comfort your spirit. https://www.facebook.com/dredbird/videos/10163543174810089/

The room's all ready for this event tomorrow. We hope to see you there.

An engaging, transformative day of learning with Elder Dr. Duke Redbird. Chi Miigwech for sharing so generously with our TDSB community, Duke.

An exciting learning opportunity at Eastview!

From @kwss_parentcouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/B4kPcWUgzt5/?igshid=drbd8sern0z0 https://instagram.com/kwss_parentcouncil?igshid=4zwbrri2nwde

Kapapamahchekwew and Ojibiikaan working together on the land in Tkaronto.

From York University's Department of Politics: "Please join us for the first talk in our Seminar Series (Dis)locations of Democracy in which Grand Chief George Mackenzie provides a first-hand account of Aboriginal self-government. "Registration is optional; you may register for your free ticket by clicking on the poster below or Get Your Ticket Here "We are located on Line 1 of the subway system."

Breakfast at Kâpapâmahchakwêw-Wandering Spirit School. The nutrition program offers foods that are healthy, local, seasonal, and connected to the 13 moons. This morning, for the Freezing Moon, Kâpapâmahchakwêw has plums, eggs, popcorn, oatmeal, and cranberries and apples. The final picture is the spirit plate. Follow us on Instagram @uiec_tdsb

International year of Indigenous Languages 2019 Symposium For TDSB staff; The Urban Indigenous Education Centre is holding an Indigenous Language Symposium on Wednesday June 19th, 2019. The Symposium will be held at the UIEC at 16 Phin Ave. There will be 4 guest speakers delivering workshops on how they are promoting, reclaiming and retaining their Indigenous Languages in their communities through song, story, games and educational activities. Participants will discover an ...appreciation of diversity of Indigenous Languages in North America. There will be space for 40 participants on a first come basis. Coverage is code 78. The Symposium will commence at 9am and will end at 3:15pm. To register via Key to Learn: https://keytolearn.tdsb.on.ca/keytoLear/Register/index.asp

Attached is the info. for our annual Pow wow on June 20th here at Wandering Spirit School and the Urban Indigenous Education Centre. Info. for Toronto District School Board schools, vendors and community guests is included. We hope to see you here!

Check out this film screening we are co-hosting Thursday night.

The Boyd Archaeological Field School is offering a double credit opportunity for secondary students this August in Pickering. The class will be working on a Wendat village. There are bursaries for Indigenous students. There is more info. on this program located at: https://trca.ca/conservation/archaeology/boydfieldschool/

Canadian Roots Exchange - Échanges Racines Canadiennes is now looking for youth to help lead their Youth Reconciliation Initiatives this summer. Check out this website to apply. There are honorariums for youth leaders. http://canadianroots.ca/yri/

Attention youth ages 13-29. Your participation is appreciated by Planned Parenthood Toronto!

Attention youth who will be 14 years of age by July... Toronto and Manitoulin Island Exchange When: July 2nd 2018 July 13th 2018 Where: Manitoulin Island and Toronto, Ontario... Application Deadline EXTENDED: Friday, May 18 at 4pm Do you want to make a positive change in your community? Does the idea of being a powerful change-maker excite you? Do you want to learn about Indigenous culture and history? Do you want to be a leader in your community and in Canada? Do you care about making Canada a more inclusive country for all? Then look no further, the North Meets South Summer Exchange Camp is for you. During this unique program, you will get the chance to experience life in northern Ontario and urban Toronto and learn how to develop your leadership skills and become a positive youth change maker. You will get to work with talented entrepreneurs and successful business people to develop your own ideas to make Canada a more just, fair and equal place for all. Apply today! http://www.jreconomicclub.ca/applications/ http://canadianroots.ca//toronto-and-manitoulin-island-e/ (You may need to copy / paste these links into a new window.)

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre and Wandering Spirit (First Nations Junior and Senior School of Toronto) are hosting a film night on Wednesday April 17th starting at 600pm. Grandmother Pauline Shirt will be opening the event. There will be popcorn! Guests are asking to bring a non-perishable food item for our food drive. See the poster below for more info.

The Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes team in Scarborough is looking to hire a new Community Culture Coordinator. See the documents below for more info.

Join the Roots of Empathy Ontario team! Roots of Empathy is an internationally acclaimed, award winning, childrens charitable organization, whose mission is to build caring, peaceful, and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. We have built and continue to build relationships with #FirstNations communities in #Canada and respectfully acknowledge the powerful stories, history, strengths and learning from these communities. We were deeply ho...noured to be endorsed by Canadas Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Phil Fontaine, through the groundbreaking Resolution 38. Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy have a strong commitment and history in meeting the needs of Ontarios vulnerable children our First Nations, #Metis and #Inuit. We want to continue to grow our reach in elementary schools and childcare centres on and off reserve. If you are passionate about helping others, working in community, building respectful relationships and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous children and their families, we welcome you on the Ontario team. The Indigenous Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for promoting a culture of collaboration between the Indigenous community and the Roots of Empathy organization to maintain and grow our Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy programs, initially in Northern Ontario. Reporting to the Ontario Provincial Manager, you will be comfortable engaging schools on and off reserve, child-serving organizations and Indigenous councils, chiefs, elders and organizations. See here for a detailed job description or please visit our website Careers page under Get Involved: https://rootsofempathy.org Roots of Empathy is an internationally acclaimed, award winning, charitable organization, whose mission is to build caring, peaceful, and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. The Founder and President, Mary Gordon is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contribution to innovation in education and international social entrepreneurship, including the 2018 Governor Generals award for Innovation. Location: Thunder Bay Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Application Deadline: March 25th, 2019. Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected] citing in the subject line, Roots of Empathy Indigenous Engagement Coordinator. Roots of Empathy is an equal opportunity employer and is fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

So proud of the athletes at the First Nations Junior and Senior School of Toronto. We were happy to help facilitate

We are happy to share the release of the upcoming film, Through Black Spruce, opening March 29th in select theatres. Based on the Giller-Award winning novel, #ThroughBlackSpruce is a riveting story of identity and survival. When a young #Indigenous woman mysteriously vanishes and traumatizes her Northern Ontario family, her fiercely-independent twin sister heads south on a journey to find her. Watch the official trailer here: https://youtu.be/Z-ZlaJmNxdQ ... Through Black Spruce opens in theatres March 29th! #WhereIsShe

Check out this fantastic book launch happening later today at the Another Story Bookshop if you get a chance.

Attention secondary Indigenous youth! The deadline for the 2019 University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Summer Mentorship Program is Friday, March 22. Students must be at least 16 by June 30, 2019 to be eligible and they need their transcript to apply. The credit counselling summary/student status sheet or your board equivalent is also acceptable. Please let me know if 2016 UofT-SMPyou are interested. Let me know if you have any questions or visit our website to browse ...our frequently asked questions. Contact La Toya below if you have any questions. La Toya Dennie Outreach Coordinator,Office of Health Professions Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto 416.978.8528 (office) 416.971.3056 (fax) [email protected] https://md.utoronto.ca/SMP%20

There is an amazing book launch happening tomorrow at the Miles Nadal JCC featuring author Suzanne Methot as well as Diane Hill and Stephanie Matchiwati. All are invited. Click on the poster below for more details.

Check out this amazing Indigenous food film project! It'll have it's World Premier at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema this April 16th in #Toronto. Get your tickets for the HotDocs event here!... https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx See more

Here is info. about a community feast happening on March 21st, organised by Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network, Evergreen Brick Works and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. All are invited!

Check out some of these exciting March events for early years Indigenous education. It includes info. for Maple Camp over March Break!

Kindergarten Registration for Wandering Spirit (First Nations Junior and Senior School of Toronto) is taking place this week at 16 Phin Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 3T2. We are at Donlands / Danforth, around the corner from Donlands Subway Station. We welcome guests from: February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019: 10:00 a.m.until 3:00 p.m. daily. Families with students interested for all grades via optional attendance - JK to 11 may also come by to visit as enrollment will be accepted u...p until school starts in September 2019. For more information, please contact Jarvis Nadhee, Vice-Principal of Wandering Spirit School @ [email protected] or 416-393-0555

There is a community meeting from 530-800pm on Monday March 4th at First Nations Junior and Senior School of Toronto, 16 Phin Avenue. Dinner will be served at 530pm. Child minding services are available on request. Please email [email protected] if you plan on attending. See the attached poster below for more info.

The City of Toronto - Municipal Government invites community members to their upcoming community sharing meeting. See the poster below for details.