Elder Talk: Relationship Building

Date

Thursday April 23, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

April 23 Topic: Relationship Building - what does relationship mean to you? 

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

Elder Talk: Open Session

Date

Thursday April 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

April 9 Topic: Open Session/Opportunity for questions and discussion, no set topic

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

Elder Talk: Inclusion with Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane

Date

Thursday March 26, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

March 26 Topic: Inclusion with Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane

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

Elder Talk: 'Communication' with Chancellor Shelagh Rogers

Date

Thursday March 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

March 12 Topic: 'Communication' with Chancellor Shelagh Rogers

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

Elder Talk: Open Session

Date

Thursday February 26, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

February 26 Topic: Open Session/Question period - an opportunity to ask questions, suggest future topics, or engage in discussion with Al or the OII

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

Elder Talk: Diversity with special guest Stephanie Simpson, VP (Culture, Equity and Inclusion)

Date

Thursday February 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

February 12 Topic: Diversity with special guest Stephanie Simpson, VP (Culture, Equity and Inclusion)

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.) 

Elder Talk: Protocol vs. Policy

Date

Thursday January 29, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

Jan 29 Topic: Protocol vs. Policy

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.) 

Elder Talk: 2025 Topic Recap

Date

Thursday January 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

Jan 15 Topic: 2025 Topic Recap

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.

This session will be online only on 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.) 

Sacred Fire | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Date

Tuesday September 30, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Agnes Benidickson Field, Queen's University

Join the Queen's community to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30th. The fire will begin at 1:00 pm with invited speakers starting at 1:15 pm. 

This fire is open to all Queen's community. Please come with a good mind and willingness to listen. 

Elder Talk: Communication and Relationship Building

Date

Thursday September 25, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

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. 

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

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/TVBefw9E5E