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22nd Annual Indigenous Symposium: Indigenous Plant Sovereignty

When:
Friday, November 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM – Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Where:
Online Zoom Event
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Description:

 An annual Indigenous knowledge and research-focused symposium which began in 1998 that explores a new theme each year. Past themes have included Treaty Recognition Week and Indigenous Language Revitalization. This is a free public event where academics, community members and students are welcome to attend to share and learn together.

This year’s 22nd annual Symposium will take place online on November 6th and 7th, 2020.  Please join us in a celebration of Indigenous plant sovereignty. The discussion will focus on contributing to healthy and sustainable communities in relation to our plant relatives. We invite you to share your knowledge and teachings around medicine, ceremony, communal growing practices, and the cultural relation of plant health to sovereignty and environmental justice.

Event Schedule:

  • Friday, November 6th, 2020 • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Keynote Address
  • Saturday, November 7th, 2020 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Panel Discussions, Presentations and More

 

 

Contact:
Indigenous Initiatives Office
indigenous.initiatives@queensu.ca
Cost:
Free
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