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Drop-​In Ceremony and Sacred Fire

September 13 - December 13/2023 — 6:00 to 8:00pm

Join us for Ceremony and Sacred Fire at the Mother Earth Leaning Lodge! On Wednesday Nights, from September 13, 2023 and continuing through October 18, 2023, Dr. Gokoomis (Grandmother) Jacqueline Lavallée and Dr. Hopi Martin will be hosting weekly Drop In Ceremony at Askaakamigokwewigamig (Mother Earth Learning Lodge) from 6-8pm....

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Indigenizing Health Symposium: Nations Gathering on the Land

October 25 - 26/2023 — 9:00am to 7:00pm

The WBIIH & ON NEIHR along with the the Ontario IMN will be co-hosting Indigenizing Health Symposium 2023: Nations Gathering on the Land, aims to share knowledges, and foster dialogue and collaboration about Indigenous health and land based healing. This year’s symposium will be the first Ontario Network Environment for...

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Paul Whitinui – ONTARIO NEIHR WEBINAR SERIES 2022/​2023

September 27/2023 — 1:00 to 2:00pm

Abstract: The messaging Indigenous Peoples receive in society, is that “culture counts” (Bishop & Berryman, 2006; Bishop, 2008). It is also both a simple and powerful message that speaks to the many who organize and participate in the delivery and provision of Indigenous health and education programs, initiatives, interventions, and...

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Full Moon Ceremony: Blue Moon

August 30/2023 — 7:00 to 9:00pm

We are honoured to have the opportunity to host a Full Moon Ceremony led by Dr. Gokoomis Jacqueline Lavallee on Wednesday, August 30th from 7pm - 9pm for the Blue Moon. This is an Open Ceremony, welcoming to all Genders and Nations that want to learn about this Traditional Ojibwe...

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Full Moon Ceremony

August 01/2023 — 7:00 to 9:00pm

We are honoured to have the opportunity to host a Full Moon Ceremony led by Dr. Gokoomis Jacqueline Lavallee on Tuesday, August 1st from 7pm - 9pm (following the Drum Circle). This is an Open Ceremony, welcoming to all Genders and Nations that want to learn about this Traditional Ojibwe...

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Kimberly Fairman & Dr. Sophie Roher -​ONTARIO NEIHR WEBINAR SERIES 2022/​2023

July 26/2023 — 12:00 to 1:00pm

ABSTRACT In April 2023, the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research (ICHR) held a gathering of 22 Elders and Knowledge Holders from across the Northwest Territories (NT) to (1) identify health and wellness priorities in NT communities, (2) consider strengths and challenges to health and community wellbeing, and (3) develop recommendations...

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Community Feast

May 17/2023 — 11:30am to 1:30pm

The Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health and the Native Women's Centre of Toronto are hosting a community feast on May 17th. Join us at the Native Women's Centre from 11:30am to 1:30pm as we share the results from the "NWRCT and COVID-19: Stopping the Crisis in Its Tracks" study. Registration...

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Drum Circles: Led by Spirit Wind

May 02 - 16/2023 — 5:00 to 7:00pm

Drum circle led by Spirit Wind. Feel free to bring your own drum. If you do not have one, a drum can be provided. No experience is necessary. All U of T students are welcome.

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2 Spirit Teachings from a 2 Spirit Elder – Laureen (Blu) Waters – April ON NEIHR Webinar

April 28/2023 — 12:00 to 1:00pm

ONTARIO NEIHR WEBINAR SERIES 2022/2023 2 Spirit Teachings from a 2 Spirit Elder Speaker: Laureen Blu Waters Elder: Clayton Shirt April 28, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST Abstract: Laureen Blue Waters will be discussing her traditional teachings. Bio: LAUREEN BLU WATERS Laureen (Blu) Waters: Istchii Nikamoon: Earth Song, Wolf clan....

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Teaching Lodge Event

April 13/2023 — 11:00am to 5:00pm

Please come and participate with us as we build a teaching lodge for our community. Food and beverages will be provided. Please bring appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather. If you have further questions, please email: wbiih.dlsph@utoronto.ca

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