Events

Weekly, Mondays at 10 am EST 

Open to the Indigenous Students at Queen’s University 

Join our Cultural Counsellor for a time of reflection and teachings. 

Here at 4D we are holding our weekly, Monday Fires over Zoom from 10:00 A.M-11:00 A.M. 

Register for the Sacred fire here
These weekly Fires will be the opportunity to smudge, learn about mental health, and listen to some storytelling and teachings.

Here is the line-up of topics that will be discussed:

• Lisa - Start with smudge and drumming
• Sebastian - Teachings at the Fire
• Al- Teachings from an Elder 

Weekly, Thursdays at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm EST 

For Indigenous students only 

Online beading circle is run by Dr. Karen Lawford weekly via Zoom. This circle is open to all Indigenous students at Queen's University, no matter what your current beading skill level is. You can pick up a new skill, work on an existing project, or just hang out! 

 To register for the weekly Beading Circle click here for the Zoom Form

If you’d like to participate in the circle, but don’t have access to supplies, please email us at 4direct@queensu.ca.

Online Drumming Circle 

Bi-weekly, Thursdays 12:15 - 12:45 pm EST 

For Indigenous students only

Hosted by our Cultural Counsellor Lisa Doxtator and Indigenous Advisor Jessica Parks. 

Beginner and experienced drummers welcome! 

 Please register for the drumming circle by clicking here for the Zoom registration 

Online Lunch and Learn: Indigenous 101

Bi-weekly, Frida's at 12:15-12:45 pm EST 

For Indigenous students only

Cultural Counsellor Lisa Doxtator and Indigenous Advisor Jessica Parks will be sharing teachings on Culture, Medicines and Wellness. 

To sign up for this program please click here for the Zoom Registration 

Bi-weekly, Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm EST

For Indigenous students only 
Feb 1, 2022 01:30 PM
Feb 15, 2022 01:30 PM
Mar 1, 2022 01:30 PM
Mar 15, 2022 01:30 PM
Mar 29, 2022 01:30 PM

"Fill your basket; grow together." The Gather Together program offers twice-monthly workshops which focus on a different academic or life skill to support you with navigating student life at Queen's. Join Jessica from 4D and special campus guests to learn strategies, tips, and tricks to add into your basket! You are welcome to attend one or all events using the same Zoom registration link. During each workshop, there will be a draw for participants to win a $20 gift card!

For more information, contact Jessica at jessica.parks@queensu.ca.

Register for Gather Together here

Last Friday of every month, 1:00- 3:00 pm EST 

Indigenous students only

Frybread Friday and Social will be held the last month of every Friday. Come join 4D in food and Social dances along with songs. Looking to see you in person and registration for this program will be posted on our Facebook  

Beginning January 28, 2022