Tuesday, June 21, 2016. 7-9pm On Turtle Island (North America), water has been used by First Nations peoples in ceremonies for centuries. Join us on National Aboriginal Awareness Day to experience a Water Ceremony as we give thanks to Creator for the gift of life-sustaining water. Facilitation: Renee Thomas-Hill is a Grandmother to many, …
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Monday, May 16, 2016. 7-9pm Land is an important aspect of Fist Nations identity. It is also what creates conflict and divides between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Come to learn about land claims, treaties and the importance of land in First Nations history and culture. You are invited to hear Phil Monture of Six …
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Monday, April 25, 2016. 7-9pm The Two Row wampum is one of the oldest treaty relationships between the Onkwehonweh (indigenous) people of Turtle Island and the European immigrants to these shores. This treaty was made in 1613 between the Dutch and the Haudenosaunee as Dutch traders and settlers moved up the Hudson River into Mohawk …
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Blanket Exercise: Understanding First Nations History in Canada Monday, April 11, 2016. 7-9pm The Blanket Exercise is an enormously popular and successful teaching tool that uses participatory popular education methodology to raise awareness and understanding of the history of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Since its creation in 1996 as …
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Traditional First Nations Teachings Traditional First Nations Teachings Monday, March 14, 2016. 7-9pm Come and learn about traditional Mohawk teachings and ceremonies with Norma General Lickers. Norma General Lickers is a Wife, Mother, Grandmother and a Great Grandmother. She served 3 terms as the President of the Niagara Chapter – Native Women. She was also …
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Peace & Friendship: First Nations Teachings Workshop Series The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada came to an end in June 2015 as recommendations were made to begin to pave the way toward reconciliation between First Nations and non-First Nations peoples. Now, we all have a role to play in working toward …
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The sculpture in the image used above is by artist Vince Bomberry and is titled “Guswentah” (Two Row Wampum belt). It is located at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford. The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Canada came to an end in June 2015 as recommendations were made to begin …
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Learning Together – Program offered in partnership with Emmanuel College Continuing Education, Oaten Institute of Five Oaks and United in Learning This pivotal time in the Christian Year is so powerful it swamps all others. But the whole story of Jesus Christ is one piece. Starting early to prepare, we shall look at these seasons through two …
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Ministry of Supervision Course Register through Emmanuel College. Learning Together: Program offered in partnership with Emmanuel College Continuing Education, Oaten Institute of Five Oaks and United in Learning. One of the most important ministries that congregations, hospitals, and social ministry placements can offer is a setting for the supervision of students. Many clergy and lay …
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Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Skills Learning Together – Program offered in partnership with Emmanuel College Continuing Education, Oaten Institute of Five Oaks and Hamiliton Conference. A week-long workshop at Five Oaks With Patti Kenney and colleagues, EQHR Centre Monday June 13 at 2:00 p.m. – Friday June 17at 1:00 p.m., 2016 This intensive …
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