When: All week of Sep 27 to Oct 1, 2021 Where: In your own home Event Host: Library Staff Pick up a free bannock starter kit at the lobby or the library! Try your hand at making this traditional aboriginal fried bread at home and send us a pic. Each student who enters is eligible to …
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When: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 3-4 PM Where: Library Event Host: Library Staff Squamish/Sto:lo artist Nicole Preissl shares traditional methods for making rope. This activity is central to any civilization, and was particularly important to the fishing peoples of our coastal region. Working together to make physical objects also strengthens community. Come join us to …
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When: Fri, Oct 1, 2021 at 4:00-5:30 PM Where: Room 550/560 Event Host: Library Staff At this event we will learn about cultural practices of First Nations in our region with Squamish/Sto:lo artist Nicole Preissl and Lillian Howard of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. This is an opportunity for us to complete our week of reflection with …
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Weaving Workshop with Squamish educator Anjeanette Dawson 25th at 4 pm in the library. Participants will weave a small bag while learning the history of wool weaving and its revival in the Squamish community. Registration is limited: please contact library@columbiacollege.ca to register.
Nisga'a educator Dawn Naas will share photos of her family's experiences in residential schools and the poetry she's written to help her process intergenerational trauma. Date: September 26, 1 pm & 3 pm Location: In the Library.
Plant walking tours with Lori Snyder, Métis Herbalist & Educator. Date: September 27, 12:15 pm & 2:15 pm Location: Meet in Trillium Park. For more details contact library@columbiacollege.ca
Health educator Brandon Redford (Driftpile Cree Nation) will lead a talk on "Indigenous Canada: An introduction to the social and historical context of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit people". Date: September 28, 12 pm & 2 pm Location: In the Library
"A Celebration of Resilience": experience Indigenous entertainment and refreshments. Date: September 29, 4-8 pm Location: TBD
Calling all creatives!!! Come to the library Nov. 15 from 1-3pm and get your creative writing juices flowing. There will be snacks, prizes and fun creative writing games and activities. This event will be co-hosted by the Library and the Creative Writing Club.
