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Staff members take the Indigenous Canada MOOC

Alberta School of Business

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Alberta School of Business

The Alberta School of Business encouraged staff members to take the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

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The Alberta School of Business encouraged staff members to take the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

Kule Folklore Centre

Arts

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Faculty of Arts

Created the Indigenous Ukrainian Relationship Building Initiative.

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Created the Indigenous Ukrainian Relationship Building Initiative. The group has planned three presentations by several Indigenous and Ukrainian scholars, writers, public intellectuals who will explore the complexity of Indigenous and Ukrainian histories and relations with the land. 2021-present.

Brown Bag Lunch Readings

Arts

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Faculty of Arts

Brown Bag Lunch Readings.

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Brown Bag Lunch Readings

Faculty of Arts 2016-2017

Arts

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Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Arts 2016-2017.

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Faculty of Arts 2016-2017

ᐅᐦᐱᓂᑐᔭᕽ (ohpin’toyahk/we help each other up)

Arts

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Faculty of Arts

Project entitled “ᐅᐦᐱᓂᑐᔭᕽ (ohpin’toyahk/we help each other up)” involved creative live-streamed presentations and visits with Indigenous artists, featuring artists and craftspeople.

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Project entitled “ᐅᐦᐱᓂᑐᔭᕽ (ohpin’toyahk/we help each other up)” involved creative live-streamed presentations and visits with Indigenous artists, featuring artists and craftspeople. Supported by the Kule Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) with grant of $3,000 and funding from the Edmonton Arts Council, this initiative aims to celebrate and highlight First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists connected to Amiskwaciy. Live-streamed presentations will focus on storytelling and may include studio tours, performance art, scholarly presentations, actor monologues, short plays, traditional teachings, workshops, and interviews. (2022)

Indigenizing and Decolonizing Your Course

Arts

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Faculty of Arts

“Indigenizing and Decolonizing Your Course” workshop held by Jennifer Ward, Educational Developer from the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

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“Indigenizing and Decolonizing Your Course” workshop held by Jennifer Ward, Educational Developer from the Centre for Teaching and Learning. The workshop explored ideas and concepts around Indigenizing courses through the use of Indigenous epistemologies.

Reading group for the TRC Recommendations

Arts

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Faculty of Arts

English and Film Studies created a reading group for the TRC Recommendations January 2017.

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English and Film Studies created a reading group for the TRC Recommendations January 2017.

Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series

Augustana Campus

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Augustana Campus

Cargill is pleased to present the Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series (annual 4-6 part series): in partnership with Augustana Campus and other entities that may be event / speaker specific.

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Cargill is pleased to present the Augustana Indigenous Speaker Series (annual 4-6 part series): in partnership with Augustana Campus and other entities that may be event / speaker specific. This series is open to University of Alberta students, staff, faculty and alumni as well as community members. The events in this series will provide opportunities for participants to engage with speakers, films, music and art performances sharing perspectives from Indigenous peoples, cultures and traditions of Canada. They will include both Indigenous and settler voices to address the importance of genuine allyship. This series represents one effort to continue to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.

Indigenization: What Does it Mean to You

Education

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Faculty of Education

EDPS 512 (Organizational Theory and Education) students organized a symposium in Winter 2022 titled “Indigenization: What Does it Mean to You.”

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EDPS 512 (Organizational Theory and Education) students organized a symposium in Winter 2022 titled “Indigenization: What Does it Mean to You.” Attended by over 70 participants, this half day event involved Indigenous Elders, Governor General's (GG) Award winning Inuit author Dr. Norma Dunning, and key questions for consideration aimed at deepening knowledge and understanding of what Indigenization means within the Faculty of Education.

Indigenous Teacher Education National Symposium

Education

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Faculty of Education

Hosted the Indigenous Teacher Education National Symposium (2019).

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Hosted the Indigenous Teacher Education National Symposium (2019).

“Think Indigenous” Conference

Education

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Faculty of Education

Institutional Co-Host for the “Think Indigenous” Conference (2019/20).

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Institutional Co-Host for the “Think Indigenous” Conference (2019/20).

Dr. Dwayne Donald: River Walks

Education

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Faculty of Education

Dr. Dwayne Donald: River Walks - Exploring the North saskatchewan River valley through an Indigenous/historical lens.

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Dr. Dwayne Donald: River Walks - Exploring the North Saskatchewan River valley through an Indigenous/historical lens.

Student Panel

Education

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Faculty of Education

Student Panel for Advancing Racial Justice (2020/21), comprised of Black, Indigenous and Students of Color.

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Student Panel for Advancing Racial Justice (2020/21), comprised of Black, Indigenous and Students of Color.

Dr. Tiffany Prete's Presentations “Why Can’t You Just Get Over It?”

Education

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Faculty of Education

Dr. Tiffany Prete's Presentations “Why Can’t You Just Get Over It?” A talk on Indian Residential Schools (2020/21/22).

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Dr. Tiffany Prete's Presentations “Why Can’t You Just Get Over It?” A talk on Indian Residential Schools (2020/21/22).

Faculty, staff and student Book Circle

Education

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Faculty of Education

Faculty, staff and student Book Circle.

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Faculty, staff and student Book Circle (2018)

We are Niitsitapi (the Real People): Surviving Colonization

Education

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Faculty of Education

Dr. T. Prete (Adjunct Academic) hosted research talk, “We are Niitsitapi (the Real People): Surviving Colonization.”

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Dr. T. Prete (Adjunct Academic) hosted research talk, “We are Niitsitapi (the Real People): Surviving Colonization.”

SLIS Chair search process

Education

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Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

As part of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) Chair search process, Dr. Samek spoke to the need for Indigenous initiatives in her vision for the School. (November 2014).

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As part of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) Chair search process, Dr. Samek spoke to the need for Indigenous initiatives in her vision for the School. (November 2014).

Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton

Education

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Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

Library and Information Studies Students' Association (LISSA) and the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) collaborated with Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton to hold a blanket exercise. Invitations included all SLIS students, faculty, and staff, as well as colleagues at University of Alberta Library and Museums.

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Library and Information Studies Students' Association (LISSA) and the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) collaborated with Reconciliation in Solidarity Edmonton to hold a blanket exercise. Invitations included all SLIS students, faculty, and staff, as well as colleagues at University of Alberta Library and Museums.

School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) Presentation

Education

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Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

Dr. McNally, as Co-Principal Investigator, partnered with the Gwich'in Tribal Council to deliver a series of digital literacy workshops in the remote northern communities in 2018, followed up with the creation of digital literacy student workbooks and a facilitator guide.

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Dr. McNally, as Co-Principal Investigator, partnered with the Gwich'in Tribal Council to deliver a series of digital literacy workshops in the remote northern communities in 2018, followed up with the creation of digital literacy student workbooks and a facilitator guide.

Indigenous Librarianship Research Day Posters

Education

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Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

A number of students presented posters at Indigenous Librarianship Research Day.

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A number of students presented posters at Indigenous Librarianship Research Day.

Public Library Services Branch in Downtown Edmonton

Education

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Faculty of Education - School of Library and Information Studies

Dr. Michael McNally co-hosted with Dr. Camille Callison (former Committee Chair). Current Committee Chair, Collette Poitras, Manager, Indigenous Public Library Outreach, Alberta Municipal Affairs, attended and organized the use of space at the Public Library Services Branch in downtown Edmonton.

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Dr. Michael McNally co-hosted with Dr. Camille Callison (former Committee Chair). Current Committee Chair, Collette Poitras, Manager, Indigenous Public Library Outreach, Alberta Municipal Affairs, attended and organized the use of space at the Public Library Services Branch in downtown Edmonton.

Incorporating Indigenous pedagogies into science education

Education

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Faculty of Education

Dutt, P., Gabereau, M., Higgins, M. (2022). Incorporating Indigenous pedagogies into science education.

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Dutt, P., Gabereau, M., & Higgins, M. (2022). Incorporating Indigenous pedagogies into science education. Wondering session at the 2022 Science Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (SEEDS) Conference: Refusing “Back to Normal”— The role of science education in enacting more just and joyful futures, International Synchronous, Zoom.

Programs Offered to the Alumni Community

External Relations

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External Relations (Alumni Relations)

55 educational programs were offered to the alumni community (lectures, vidoes, online book clubs, podcasts, webinars) engaging 22,000 participants to learn about the TRC, Residential Schools, and Indigenous culture.

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55 educational programs were offered to the alumni community (lectures, vidoes, online book clubs, podcasts, webinars) engaging 22,000 participants to learn about the TRC, Residential Schools, and Indigenous culture.

MOOC for New Hires

External Relations

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External Relations (Marketing and Communications)

Time is given to all new hires to complete the Indigenous Canada: Looking Forward, Looking Back Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

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Time is given to all new hires to complete the Indigenous Canada: Looking Forward, Looking Back Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

2nd Annual Forum on Reconciliation - Learning to ‘Walk the Talk’

Institutional

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Institutional

The University of Alberta was honoured to host the 2nd Annual “Building Reconciliation Forum: Universities Responding to the TRC's Calls to Action” — a two-day leadership forum for Canadian university presidents and their leadership teams, First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, student leaders, Indigenous scholars, and scholars dedicated to research that is meaningful to Indigenous peoples.

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The University of Alberta was honoured to host the 2nd Annual “Building Reconciliation Forum: Universities Responding to the TRC's Calls to Action” —a two-day leadership forum for Canadian university presidents and their leadership teams, First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, student leaders, Indigenous scholars, and scholars dedicated to research that is meaningful to Indigenous peoples. The 2nd Annual Building Reconciliation Forum was held at the University of Alberta, North Campus from September 28-29th, 2016.

Historical Trauma Informed Training (cultural sensitivity training)

Institutional

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Institutional

Developed and delivered Historical Trauma Informed Training (cultural sensitivity training) in partnership with Native Counseling Services of Alberta to seven faculties, departments, and administrative units across campus (including the Dean of Students, Nursing, Arts, Education Student Services, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), Facilities Operations, and Cross Disciplinary Services), as well as one session for First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) current students.

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Developed and delivered Historical Trauma Informed Training (cultural sensitivity training) in partnership with Native Counseling Services of Alberta to seven faculties, departments, and administrative units across campus (including the Dean of Students, Nursing, Arts, Education Student Services, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR), Facilities & Operations, and Cross Disciplinary Services), as well as one session for First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) current students. This training provides an overview of historical trauma and the effect it has on student behaviour. From this history, participants learn best practices for providing support to Indigenous students.

Presentation by Deborah Lee

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Strategic and Relational! Decolonization Initiatives Through Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) Academic Libraries in Western Canada—Presentation by Deborah Lee. (2022)

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Strategic and Relational! Decolonization Initiatives Through Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) Academic Libraries in Western Canada—Presentation by Deborah Lee. (2022)

Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) Conference (2017)

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

University of Alberta Press participates in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference (Vancouver, BC) to display books and support scholarship by and related to Indigenous peoples. June 2017

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University of Alberta Press participates in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference (Vancouver, BC) to display books and support scholarship by and related to Indigenous peoples. June 2017

Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) Conference (2019)

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

University of Alberta Press participates in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference (Hamilton, New Zealand) to display books and support scholarship by and related to Indigenous peoples. June 2019.

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University of Alberta Press participates in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference (Hamilton, New Zealand) to display books and support scholarship by and related to Indigenous peoples. June 2019.

Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) Conference (2018)

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

University of Alberta Press participates in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference (Los Angeles, CA, USA) to display books and support scholarship by and related to Indigenous peoples.

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University of Alberta Press participates in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference (Los Angeles, CA, USA) to display books and support scholarship by and related to Indigenous peoples.

Faculty of Native Studies Structural Racism course

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Approximately 50-60 Libraries and Museums staff members have taken the Faculty of Native Studies Structural Racism course. (2022/2023)

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Approximately 50-60 Libraries and Museums staff members have taken the Faculty of Native Studies Structural Racism course. (2022/2023)

Land-based learning

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Land-based learning - several cohorts of library staff participated in learning through ceremony, including pipe ceremonies, sweat lodges and seasonal gatherings. (2008 - 2012)

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Land-based learning - several cohorts of library staff participated in learning through ceremony, including pipe ceremonies, sweat lodges and seasonal gatherings. (2008 - 2012)

CWAC webinar: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Web Archiving

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

The Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) welcomed Dr Rachael Ka‘ai-Mahuta for a webinar to share her thoughts on some of the critical issues that reside at the intersections of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and web archiving. (2019)

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The Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) welcomed Dr Rachael Ka‘ai-Mahuta for a webinar to share her thoughts on some of the critical issues that reside at the intersections of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and web archiving. (2019)

Indigenous Canada Staff learning together summer series

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

In an effort to keep learning over the summer we're offering a series of viewing sessions to key modules of the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

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Indigenous Canada Staff learning together summer series - In an effort to keep learning over the summer we're offering a series of viewing sessions to key modules of the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Come to any, there is no requirement to attend them all or in any particular order. Each session will consist of 20-35 min video and a facilitated discussion with Kayla Lar-Son, Indigenous Academic Resident. (2019)

Librarian in Residence presentation

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Librarian in Residence presentation - What does the library call NDNs? Finding research about Indigenous people - (2021).

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Librarian in Residence presentation - What does the library call NDNs? Finding research about Indigenous people - (2021).

Respecting Relationality in Indigenous Librarianship

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Respecting Relationality in Indigenous Librarianship - Presentation by Tanya Ball. (2022)

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Respecting Relationality in Indigenous Librarianship - Presentation by Tanya Ball. (2022)

Facilitated KAIROS blanket exercises

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Facilitated KAIROS blanket exercises in the Faculty of Education. (2017-2018)

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Facilitated KAIROS blanket exercises in the Faculty of Education. (2017-2018)

Ad-hoc Custom Programming to Corporations

Native Studies

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Faculty of Native Studies

The Faculty of Native Studies provides ad-hoc custom programming to corporations. In 2021-22, the faculty delivered webinar presentations to Google DeepMind, wisetrust, Brookfield Properties, and Vancity.

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The Faculty of Native Studies provides ad-hoc custom programming to corporations. In 2021-22, the faculty delivered webinar presentations to Google DeepMind, wisetrust, Brookfield Properties, and Vancity.

Professional Learning for Awards Selection

Registrar's Office

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Registrar's Office - Student Financial Support

Student Financial Support engages in opportunities to educate ourselves on the truths of this history of Canada and the impact of intergenerational trauma on the Indigenous population. Using this knowledge we develop assessment practices to address unconscious bias in award selection.

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Student Financial Support engages in opportunities to educate ourselves on the truths of this history of Canada and the impact of intergenerational trauma on the Indigenous population. Using this knowledge we develop assessment practices to address unconscious bias in award selection.

Biological Sciences lab completed the Indigenous Canada MOOC

Science

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Faculty of Science

Erin Bayne’s (Biological Sciences) lab completed the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and met to discuss it.

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Erin Bayne’s (Biological Sciences) lab completed the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and met to discuss it.

Faculty and Staff have completed the Indigenous Canada MOOC

Science

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Faculty of Science

Faculty and Staff have completed the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

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Faculty and Staff have completed the Indigenous Canada Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

CS EDI seminar

Science

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Faculty of Science

The Computing Science (CS) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) seminar series included two talks: Jennifer Ward on “Conceptualizing Wahkohtowin Through a Decolonial and Indigenized Framework” on June 22, 2021 and Rogelio E. Cardona-Rivera and guests present on their research on centering CS research in Indigenous communities in Utah on March 16, 2022.

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The Computing Science (CS) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) seminar series included two talks: Jennifer Ward on “Conceptualizing Wahkohtowin Through a Decolonial and Indigenized Framework” on June 22, 2021 and Rogelio E. Cardona-Rivera and guests present on their research on centering CS research in Indigenous communities in Utah on March 16, 2022.

Honouring Indigenous Writers

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Facilitated the Honouring Indigenous Writers events (UBC/U of A Wikipedia event) - Online program with Indigenous writers' talks and development of their Wikipedia pages. (2021)

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Facilitated the Honouring Indigenous Writers events (UBC/U of A Wikipedia event) - Online program with Indigenous writers' talks and development of their Wikipedia pages. (2021)

Collaboration with the Métis Archival Project

Libraries and Museums

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Libraries and Museums

Collaboration with the Métis Archival Project- Data reclamation work and advice, launch and user study events. (2016-present)

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Collaboration with the Métis Archival Project- Data reclamation work and advice, launch and user study events. (2016-present)

Augustana Events

Augustana Campus

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Augustana Campus

Augustana Events from the past few years.

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