Finding Cultural Parallels leads to Creating Ethical Spaces: Indigenous Research Seminar
Presented by: University of CalgaryCategory: Other Event
Price: $0
Date: April 13, 2015 – April 13, 2015
Address: 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/
Indigenous Research Seminar and ASSERT Program present: Finding Cultural Parallels leads to Creating Ethical Spaces. Piikani Elder, Dr. Reg Crowshoe, will illustrate the importance of finding cultural parallels between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in order to build meaningful relationships from within ethical spaces. Space is limited. Email kgladue@ucalgary.caor call 403.220.7035 to register. There will be light snacks and refreshments.
Location:
The Loft – MacEwan Student Centre
Speaker:
Dr. Crowshoe is from Pikuni First Nation in Southern Alberta, where he served as a former chief. Reggie’s relationship with the University of Calgary goes back many years. He has been involved in many initiatives as a cultural resource person, an instructor, and an author. In 2001, Reggie was recognized by the University of Calgary for his dedication to Pikuni artifacts, traditions, language, culture, and history and was awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Law.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/finding-cultural-parallels-leads-creating-ethical-spaces-indigenous-research-seminar