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Upcoming EventsElders and Traditional Teachers Schedule for 2010
We are conveniently located at 55 St. Clair
Avenue East, 6th Floor (Just East of Yonge Street) Greater Acceptance,
Understanding and Harmony for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal People
Toronto’s Downtown Gathering Place to Meet and Learn with Aboriginal
Elders and Traditional Teachers.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME |
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DATE:**Schedule subject to changes** |
ELDER/TRADITIONAL RESOURCE PERSON |
OPEN TEACHINGS 12-1PM** no appointment required |
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| July 6-8,
2010 |
Elder
Pauline Shirt click to view bio |
July 6,
2010 Drop ins Welcome |
| TBA monthly sessions booked as needed |
One to
one sessions Call to be added to the wait list |
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Note: with the exception of Open Teachings, where no appointments are required, individual and/or group appointments need to be scheduled in advance. Appointments are available Tuesday to Thursday 10AM to 4PM To book please call 416-952-9272 or email: dodemkanonhsa@ainc-inac.gc.ca PLEASE NOTE:
* All of our events are FREE to the public* * ENTHUSIASTICALLY ENCOURAGE & welcome participants from all nations, ancestry & backgrounds * DROP INs welcome at any time during events & through the week (*certain workshops subject to cost of materials)
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Unity Dialogues
In an effort to create greater awareness of Aboriginal teachings & culture in the GTA, and to stress the importance of Elders, Traditional teachers and knowledge...Dodem Kanonhsa' is hosting a panel discussion series: UNITY DIALOGUES
Who should attend: Individuals, organizations and government agencies who interact with First Nations, Aboriginal peoples on a daily basis - anyone interested in learning more about the diversity of cultures and traditions.
Participation in all dialogues is FREE of charge.
Please call 416-952-9272 to register. LIMITED SEATING
Sessions are 10am to 3pm with Lunch & Learn (open teaching style). Lunch provided.
DATE
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TOPIC
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SPEAKERS
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| June
14-18,
2010 |
RELATIONSHIP
TO LAND |
Pauline Shirt Curtis & Rhonda Hopkins Ernie Sandy Guest: Josephine Mandamin –Waterwalker |
Weekly Events
Note: Weekly events are not held during weeks of Unity Dialogues events.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME |
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DATE |
EVENT |
FACILITATOR |
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Workshops
DATE
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WORKSHOP
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FACILITATOR |
| June 29, 2010 1pm to 4pm |
Song catching How to create songs from the heart and spirit |
Brenda MacIntyre (click to see Brenda's bio) |
| Mondays 11am to 1pm July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 9, 23, 30 |
Hand Drum
Circle Participation is Free DROP INS WELCOME (Stay for 5 minutes or 2 hours) Drums and rattles provided |
Michele
Perpaul |
| Thursdays July 8, 15, 22, 29 1pm to 3pm |
4 week
Series: Indigenous Art Techniques Participation is free great for beginners & art enthusiasts! |
Bernice
Gordon |
| Fridays July 2 - August 20 2pm to 4pm |
Men's Circle: Introduction to Aboriginal Spirituality |
Clayton Shirt |
Additional events
DATE |
EVENT |
HOST |
| Daily 10am (No meditation on Thursdays) |
Guided
Meditation |
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| Mondays 10:30am - 11am |
Coffee
Break |
Dodem
Kanonhsa' |
| Tuesdays 10:30am - NOON July 13 - August 31 |
Resource
Library Open House |
Dodem
Kanonhsa' |
| Wednesdays NOON-1pm July 7 - August 25 |
Lunch and a
Movie Bring your lunch, enjoy a film July: PBS series: We shall Remain |
Dodem
Kanonhsa' |
| Thursdays 9am - NOON July 8 - August 26 |
Arts & Crafts Open House Inviting native artists and crafters to showcase their talents |
Dodem
Kanonhsa' |
June 21, 2010
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National Aboriginal Day |
David Balfour Park
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