Reconciling Journalism

National Indigenous Peoples Day
2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)

Candle making with STOODIS Science
2025-11-03 14:00 - 15:30
This candle-making workshop will take place on Monday, November 3rd, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in-person only. It honors the idea that learning can be reflective, hands-on, and rooted in tradition and innovation. Attendees will explore how science and Indigenous knowledge intertwine in meaningful ways. You can learn more about this event here.
This workshop is hosted by STOODIS science, a SciXchange initiative at TMU, in partnership with the Indigenous Education Council and Ceremonials, Indigenous Events and Special Projects.
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Location: Room 250 (second floor) in the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Nurturing Wise practice as a young Ojibwe journalist: A conversation about media and First Nations communities
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:30
This event is presented by the Indigenous Education Council and School of Journalism from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, November 4th. Gabrielle McMann, a recent TMU School of Journalism graduate, will share her experiences as a young Indigenous woman navigating colonial systems that don’t reflect traditional Indigenous values. She will share her advocacy for better coverage of Indigenous stories and offer knowledge for those who work with or engage in media to develop better practices and account for past mistakes. Her presentation will end with a Q & A.
McMann is mixed Ojibwe from the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation. During her time at TMU, she was the first Digital Editor for the Reconciling Journalism website. McMann focuses her work covering Indigenous art, culture, history, and events. You can find her reporting and essays in The Narwhal, Canada’s History Magazine, The Globe and Mail and TMU’s Reconciling Journalism website.
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Location: Room 250 (second floor) in the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

To Clear the Sky: Mississauga Agency and Presence
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:30
Interested in learning more about Indigenous perspectives, oral history, and the history of treaties? Join Anishinaabe historian and guest speaker Dr. Alan Ojiig Corbiere, in-person on Wednesday, November 5th, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Corbiere will speak through the words of Mississauga Chief Wabbicommicott and share the history of the 1764 Treaty of Niagara. You can learn more about Dr. Corbiere and the event here.
This presentation will explore the exchange of wampum belts and speeches during, prior to, and after the Treaty of Niagara, giving an understanding of the treaty relationship between the Mississaugas, Western Nations (Ojibwa, Odawa, Sauk, Fox, Ho-chunk, Nipissing), and the British.
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Location: Room 250 (second floor) in the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Indigenous Presence at the Fashion Research Collection
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00
Director Eve Townsend and fashion professor Riley Kucheran (Biigtigong Nishnaabeg) will discuss Indigenous items while sharing teachings, stories, and ongoing and future work at the Fashion Research Collection (FRC). Items will be on display, and attendees will be invited to examine the items after the presentation. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 5th, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. You can learn more about them and the event here.
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Location: Room 250 (second floor) in the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Two-Spirit Identity with guest speaker Kairyn (Kai) Potts
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:30
At this in-person only event on Wednesday, November 5th, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., two-Spirit Winkte Kairyn (Kai) Potts, a member of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, will explore the connections between LGBTQ2A+ Indigenous identity, youth empowerment, and mental health. Potts will combine digital advocacy, cultural identification, and storytelling, and through this event, attendees will obtain a deeper insight into treaty relationships and their significance in modern society.
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Location: Room 250 at the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Anishnaabemowin Bingo
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30
Do you want to play bingo?! This event will include pizza, homemade desserts, prizes, and will also allow you to practice Anishnaabemowin, Cree, or Mohawk. Please register early to ensure there is enough pizza for all! This event will be hosted by the Indigenous Student Association and the Student Association for Indigenous Growth in Economics, in partnership with the Office of the President’s Manager of Indigenous Events and Ceremonies. You can learn more about this event here.
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When: Wednesday, November 5th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Room 250 (second floor) in the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Robinson Huron Treaty Settlement Process
2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:30
At this event, Duke Peltier, Anishinaabe citizen of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, and spokesperson for the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund, will talk about Indigenous governance, treaty obligations, and the Robinson Settlement Process in a presentation you can attend in person or online from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6th. Peltier will also talk about the journey to self-discovery.
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Location: The Upper Gym (KHW-271) on the second floor of Kerr Hall West on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Presentation and Memorial Round Dance
2025-11-06 15:00 - 17:00
At this event on Wednesday, November 6th, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Ontario Native Women’s Association will be coming to TMU’s campus for a powerful talk about Indigenous Anti-human trafficking, which you can either attend in-person or online.
The presentation will be followed by a pipe ceremony and, to commemorate, a feast catered by the Pow Wow Cafe, which will be held in-person only from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To conclude, there will be a Memorial Round Dance, a traditional Indigenous ceremony to honour and remember those who have passed. The dance will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will also serve as a remembrance to those impacted by residential schools, overdose, suicide, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It will be a celebration of life through drumming, singing, dancing, and a circle of healing. Attendees are invited to bring a photo of a loved one to be included in the memorial song. You can learn more about the Memorial Round Dance here.
Here is the link to register for the Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Presentation.
Location: The Upper Gym (KHW-271) on the second floor of Kerr Hall West on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.

Inuit Art and Culture with Angela Aula
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00
Only available virtually on Friday, November 7th, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Angela Aula will give a presentation about her experiences as an Inuit artist, along with different Inuit art and culture. You can learn more about Aula and the event here.
Aula was born in Iqaluit and raised in Hall Beach, Nunavut. When she was eight years old, her family moved to Toronto, but she has never forgotten her culture and tries to keep it alive through her artwork and videos. Aula even started doing makeup on TikTok and has gained over 40,000 followers.
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Location: Virtual, a link will be shared with registrants.

Saagaajiwe Film Screening - “Tkaronto” by Shane Belcourt
2025-11-07 17:00 - 19:00
Experience Tkaronto, a film by Shane Belcourt, presented by Saagajiwe as part of Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition week. The screening will take place on Friday, November 7th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Through the stories of Ray and Jolene, two Indigenous 30-somethings searching for a sense of belonging in the city after feeling a sense of disconnection from their indigenous heritage. Tkaronto offers a reflective and thought-provoking exploration of identity. The film follows their journeys as they navigate what it means to live as Indigenous people in the city, seeking connection, understanding, and a renewed sense of self.
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Location: Room 250 (second floor) in the Podium building on TMU’s main campus. The accessible entrance is located at 31 Gerrard St. E.
