Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind

Date

Wednesday June 10, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha (the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space)

Join us for a Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind. 

11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha (Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space)

Come to engage in discussion, to listen, or just to sit among likeminded community members. Please come with a good mind and openness to learning from the discussions.

Stop by as you are able to or join us for the whole time. All Queen's community members are welcome.

Nyá:wen, Miigwetch. 

Elder Talk: Working Through Fear

Date

Thursday July 16, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

July 16 Topic: Working Through Fear - A discussion on moving through the fear of shame, discomfort, or misunderstanding in the pursuit of meaningful allyship, relationship-building, and reconciliation

Join us monthly throughout the summer for continued Elder Talk sessions, with Cultural Advisor Te ho wis kwûnt - Allen (Al) Doxtator.
Al originates from Oneida Nation of the Thames, and is a member of the Bear Clan.

Elder Talk sessions are an opportunity to learn from our Cultural Advisor and explore Indigenous worldviews, with a safe space to ask questions after each session. Please come with a good mind and a willingness to listen and learn to all parts of the sessions.

Sessions will be hybrid in MacCorry E202 + Zoom, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. *Please note: while most sessions will be offered both online and in person, some sessions may be online only. Please ensure you register for the sessions you wish to attend to be notified of any event updates with correct location and topic information.

*Open to all Queen's community (staff, faculty, students, alumni, etc.) 

Register here

Elder Talk: Indigenization

Date

Thursday June 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

June 25 Topic: Indigenization - what does this mean on a university campus?  

Join us monthly throughout the summer for continued Elder Talk sessions, with Cultural Advisor Te ho wis kwûnt - Allen (Al) Doxtator.
Al originates from Oneida Nation of the Thames, and is a member of the Bear Clan.

Elder Talk sessions are an opportunity to learn from our Cultural Advisor and explore Indigenous worldviews, with a safe space to ask questions after each session. Please come with a good mind and a willingness to listen and learn to all parts of the sessions.

Sessions will be hybrid in MacCorry E202 + Zoom, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. *Please note: while most sessions will be offered both online and in person, some sessions may be online only. Please ensure you register for the sessions you wish to attend to be notified of any event updates with correct location and topic information.

*Open to all Queen's community (staff, faculty, students, alumni, etc.) 

Register here

Moose Hide Campaign Day

Date

Thursday May 14, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha (the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space)

Join us Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we recognize Moose Hide Campaign Day on campus. We will be gathering in Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha - the place where we extend the rafters (Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space) for a community fire.

About: The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.

More info here

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Walk for Peace

Date

Wednesday April 8, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Location

Four Directions Indigenous Centre to the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space

Please join us for a Walk for Peace on Wednesday, April 8, beginning at 9 am. With Haudenosaunee values and teachings in mind, and following teachings of the Great Law of Peace, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives has planned a Walk for Peace. We are hoping to bring the Queen's community together to support peace around the world. 

Please meet at the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre between 8:50-9:00 am to begin the walk. The walk will conclude at the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space. 

There will be a Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind following the walk. If you are unable to participate in the walk, please feel free to still join us for the community fire. 

All Queen's community members - students, staff, faculty and alumni - are welcome to join. 

Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind

Date

Wednesday April 8, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha (the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space)

Join us for a Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind. 

11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha (Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space)

Come to engage in discussion, to listen, or just to sit among likeminded community members. Please come with a good mind and openness to learning from the discussions.

Stop by as you are able to or join us for the whole time. All Queen's community members are welcome.

Nyá:wen, Miigwetch. 

Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind

Date

Wednesday March 11, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Four Directions Indigenous Centre

Join us for a Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind. Our friends at Four Directions have kindly offered to host this fire in the tipi out back, to help with the winter chill!

11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre

Come to engage in discussion, to listen, or just to sit among likeminded community members. Please come with a good mind and openness to learning from the discussions.

Stop by as you are able to or join us for the whole time. All Queen's community members are welcome.

Nyá:wen, Miigwetch. 

Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind

Date

Tuesday February 10, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Four Directions Indigenous Centre

Join us for a Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind. Our friends at Four Directions have kindly offered to host this fire in the tipi out back, to help with the winter chill!

11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre

Come to engage in discussion, to listen, or just to sit among likeminded community members. Please come with a good mind and openness to learning from the discussions.

Stop by as you are able to or join us for the whole time. All Queen's community members are welcome.

Nyá:wen, Miigwetch. 

Elder Talk: Topic to be determined

Date

Thursday May 7, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

May 7 Topic: Topic to be determined at a later date - check back for updates! 

Join us bi-weekly on Thursdays for continued Elder Talk sessions, with Cultural Advisor Te ho wis kwûnt - Allen Doxtator.
Al originates from Oneida Nation of the Thames, and is a member of the Bear Clan.

Elder Talk sessions are an opportunity to learn from our Cultural Advisor and explore Indigenous worldviews, with a safe space to ask questions after each session. Please come with a good mind and a willingness to listen and learn to all parts of the sessions.

Sessions will be hybrid in MacCorry E202 + Zoom, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. *Please note: while most sessions will be offered both online and in person, some sessions may be online only. Please ensure you register for the sessions you wish to attend to be notified of any event updates with correct location and topic information.

*Open to all Queen's community (staff, faculty, students, alumni, etc.) 

Register here