This is an open invitation to everyone in the Queen's and broader community to join us for a new series of talks associated with Global Development Studies’ Principal’s Dream Course on Indigenous Human Ecology in the winter term of 2020.

The four conversational talks will feature Global Development Studies Instructor Ian Fanning (Algonquin), pictured above, speaking with invited guests on topics that explore Indigenous solidarity in various forms, why we need it at Queen’s and in the wider community, and how we can support Indigenous resistance and resurgence.

Topic: Land, Language & Kinship: Decolonization and Reconciliation at Queen's
Host: Kassie Hill
Speakers: Ian Fanning and Janice Hill

Jan is a mother and grandmother, Clan mother of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation at Tyendinaga. She has worked in the field of Indigenous Education for more than 40 years. Jan currently serves as the Secretary of the Aboriginal Council of Queen’s University; past Co-Chair of the Council of Ontario Universities Reference Group on Aboriginal Education; Co-Chair of the Joint Working Group of the Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents (OCAV) and the Reference Group; and was a member of the provinces Indigenous Languages Symposium Planning committee.