NEIHR Ontario Webinar Series: Applying the 7 Grandfather Teachings While Coping with Covid – 19
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health (WBIIH) Elder-in-Residence Clayton Shirt and Traditional Knowledge Keeper Luana Harper Shirt will use the 7 Grandfather Teachings to guide a discussion on Indigenous mental health, with a specific focus on the current pandemic. Both will use their lived experiences to speak to Indigenous methodologies, as...
Masters of Public Health Indigenous Health Virtual Open House
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health Virtual Open House About this Event Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health (WBIIH) invites you to a Virtual Open House to discuss the Master of Public Health in Indigenous Health degree program. We will answer questions and highlight some of the work being done at WBIIH....
Orange Shirt Day Honouring Ceremony
Join us virtually, via FB live September 30th 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM for a collective Orange Shirt Day Honouring Ceremony with Elder Clayton Shirt, Jimmy Dick on the Grandfather Drum and Jingle Dancers Rosary Spence, Bri Briskool Marie, Jenn Murrin & Robin Rice. We will be adhering to all...
COVID-19 Webinar: Vulnerable Urban Indigenous Populations
This webinar will explore vulnerable urban Indigenous populations About this Event Indigenous populations in Canada are among the most vulnerable to contracting and dying from COVID-19. Agencies supporting urban Indigenous homeless and street-involved peoples have very little resources from the government to support this community in response to pandemic needs....
Urban Indigenous Response to COVID-19
The Indigenous peoples of Canada contend with unique and heightened challenges in the face of the mounting COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar's purpose is Indigenous Community Spreading Prevention and Increasing Capacity for Health Service and Policy Solutions by asking the question: How do urban Indigenous Peoples access and use health services...
Waakebiness-Bryce Speaker Series: Registered Dietitian Kelly Gordon
WBIIH Speaker Series: Indigenous Registered Dietitian Kelly Gordon Registered Dietitian Kelly Gordon, joins us to discuss Indigenous health and food systems. Kelly Gordon has worked as a Registered Dietitian for over 13 years, focusing on community health. Kelly is Kanyen’keha (Mohawk), bear clan and a proud mother of two energetic...
Spirit Wind Women’s Hand Drum Group at Waakebiness-Bryce
We are thrilled to have the Spirit Wind Women's Hand Drum Group back at Waakebiness-Bryce for an evening of drumming, singing, stories, and laughs. Participants are also welcome to simply observe and enjoy. All are welcome, including children and friends! All are welcome. Drop in at anytime that works for...
Waakebiness-Bryce Guest Speaker Series with Pat Green & Linda Plain
Join us as we welcome Pat Green & Linda Plain as they share stories and teachings about Indigenous world views and health! Pat Green is a Mohawk, wolf clan, from Six Nations Ontario. He is a father, grandfather, brother, partner and uncle. He has always put his family first. Pat...
Spirit Wind Women’s Hand Drum Group at Waakebiness-Bryce
Ring in the new year with the Spirit Wind Women's Hand Drum Group at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health. It's always a good time, filled with spirit, song, laughs, and friends! All welcome anytime between 5pm and 7pm! Drum, sing, and/or observe! Snacks and drinks provided!
Indigenous Welcome Back to Students with Traditional Teacher Vivian Recollet
Anishinaabe Nurse and Knowledge Keeper, Vivian Recollet, Welcomes Students Back! Vivian Recollet is an Anishinaabe Granmother whose spirit name is “Bigasohn Kwe” and she is Turtle Clan from Wikwemikong unceded territory located on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Vivian was born and removed from her home land of Wikwemikong First Nation at...