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2013 Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering

January 25 to January 27, 2013

FIRST PEOPLES HOUSE of LEARNING
presents the 36th Annual Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering
Learning From Each Other

with the generous support of
Trent Universtiy Department of Indigenous Studies

SCHEDULE

Friday January 25, 2013

4:00-6:00 pm Opening Ceremony Rm 114 First Peoples House of Learning (Enweying/Gzowski College Building)
First Words- Doug Williams
Opening Drum Song- DNA

Welcomes:
Traditional Territory- Curve Lake First Nation Chief Phyllis Williams
Peterborough- Local Political Representative (TBA)
Trent University- President Steven Franklin
Trent University- Provost Gary Boire
Indigenous Studies- David Newhouse
Gzowski College/Enweying- Melanie Buddle
First Peoples House of Learning- Emerance Baker

Introductions:
Michael Thrasher introduced by Mark Dockstator
Doug Williams introduced by Gary Boire
Edna Manitowabi introduced by Steven Franklin
Shirley Williams introduced by Don McCaskill
Merritt Taylor introduced by Jack Hoggarth
Diane Longboat introduced by Brigitte Evering
Verna, Jeff and Bernice McGregor introduced by Paula Sherman
Dan Smoke introduced by Emerance Baker
Mary Lou Smoke introduced by Emerance Baker
Vern Cheechoo introduced by Michael Lane
Gustavo Esteva introduced by Michael Sacco

6-8:00pm Elders Dinner and Opening Address-
Benedict Gathering Space

7-8:00pm Opening Address Professor Emeritus Shirley Williams

Saturday January 26, 2013

6:30-7:30am Sunrise Ceremony Tipi

8-9:00am Elders Breakfast Benedict Gathering Space

9-9:30am Opening Words Benedict Gathering Space
Opening Drum Song-Dbwewin Singers

9:45-12:00 Elders and Traditional Teachers Morning Sessions
Doug Williams "Reconnecting to the Land Today" Rm 114
Edna Manitowabi "Plants and Medicine" Rm 117
Merritt Taylor "Anishinabemowin in the here and now" Rm 111
Michael Thrasher (TBD) Rm 115
Diane Longboat "Strengthening Youth With Traditional Knowledge for Today’s Challenging Issues" Rm 106
David Newhouse "TBD" Rm Gathering Space
Daryl Stonefish "Storytelling" Tipi

12:00-1pm Elders Lunch - Benedict Gathering Space

1-2:15pm Alanis Obomsawin "The People of Attawapiskat"
Keynote Address Rm 114 - Alanis Obomasawin’s participation in this Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering was developed in collaboration with Re-Frame Film Festival

2:30-4:30pm Elders and Traditional Peoples Afternoon Sessions
Shirley Williams (Topic -TBA) Rm 114
Dan and Mary Lou Smoke "Reconfiguring Contemporary Representations of Indigenous Peoples" Rm 117
Verna, Fred and Bernice McGregor –Naadimaagewin Session Rm 111
Vern Cheechoo "Traditional Land Use & Governance" Rm 115
Gustavo Esteva "Corn cultures of Mexico/Profundo" Rm 106
Mary Lou Smoke and Others- Drum Songs Benedict Gathering Space
Daryl Stonefish "Storytelling" Tipi

4:30-5:30 Made With Love- Cree Traditional Bannock Making Tipi

6-7:00pm Elders Dinner- Soup and Fry Bread Open House Benedict Gathering Space

7:00pm Full Moon Ceremony (This is a women’s community ceremony at the Tipi, please dress appropriately)

7:00pm- Close TUNA and Nogojinawnang Social Benedict Gathering Space

Sunday January 27, 2013

6:30-7:30am Sunrise Ceremony Tipi

8-9:00am Elders Breakfast Benedict Gathering Space

9-9:30am Opening Words & Drum Song Benedict Gathering Space

9:30-12:00 All Elders and Traditional Teachers Panel Session
"What are the lessons from Idle No More" Rm 114
Moderator- Karrie MacMurrary (Hiawatha First Nation)

12-1:30pm Participant Responses
Thanksgiving
Closing Ceremony
Drum Song- DNA
Giveaway

REGISTRATION (at the door only):

Youth, Students & Elders: FREE

Everyone Else: Pay What You Can
(donations to the Food Bank are accepted)

Vendors: $50/weekend

For more information contact ebaker@trentu.ca

 

Accommodation
Best Western 705-742-3453
Comfort Inn 705-740-7000
Holiday Inn 705-743-1144
Quality Inn 705- 748-6801
Trentwinds Motor Inn 705-743-4271
Peterborough Motor Inn 705-745-3333
NiteOwl Motel 705-743-3504
Bed & Breakfast www.festivalhost.com