Elders 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

DATE:

**Schedule subject to changes**

ELDER/TRADITIONAL RESOURCE PERSON

OPEN TEACHINGS 12-1PM 

** no appointment required 

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

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)



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

TOPIC

SPEAKERS

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

DATE

EVENT

FACILITATOR



Workshops

DATE

WORKSHOP

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

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  

National Aboriginal Day



David Balfour Park