Jennifer David
Date: Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speaker Series proudly presents a virtual talk with Jennifer David for OCDSB staff and students in grades 7-12.
Jennifer David has worked in the field of Indigenous communications and consulting for 25 years. Prior to consulting, Jennifer was the Director of Communications for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. She started her own communications consulting company as a youth entrepreneur. A member of Chapleau Cree First Nation, Jennifer was born and raised in Omushkego/Treaty 9 territory (Northeastern Ontario). She is currently a Senior Consultant with NVision Insight Group, a majority Indigenous-owned consulting company. She sits on several Boards that support the Indigenous community, writes freelance articles on Indigenous art for the National Gallery of Canada magazine, and hosts a podcast on Indigenous literature called Storykeepers.
Jaime Morse
Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speaker Series proudly presents “Mending the Net,” a virtual talk with Jaime Morse for OCDSB staff and students in grades 7-12. This talk, entitled “Mending the Net,” is a story of hope and healing. Jaime will share a personal perspective about who the Métis are, from history to current issues, and about growing up in a northern multi-cultural community and dealing with racism and trauma. The talk will cover current issues such as missing and murdered Indigenous women, 60’s Scoop, Residential Schools, addiction, homelessness, and the inter-generational effects of trauma on three generations from all the above. The talk will touch on the effects of industry on the land and sustenance living. Jaime will also discuss geography, art, and reconnecting with family through social media, the land, and art.
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Deborah Kigjugalik Webster and David Finkle
Date: Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speaker Series proudly presents a presentation by Deborah Kigjugalik Webster and David Finkle for OCDSB staff and students in kindergarten to grade 6.
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Deborah Kigjugalik Webster grew up in Baker Lake, Nunavut, where she loved to learn about her Inuit culture and heritage. She has a degree in Anthropology from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, and works as an Inuit heritage researcher and author. Deborah’s published works mostly include papers and articles. She is the author of three books including Harvaqtuurmiut Heritage: The Heritage of the Inuit of the Lower Kazan River, Akilak’s Adventure, and When I Was Young in Nunavut.
Hailing from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in southern Ontario, David Finkle is an award-winning multi-instrumental recording artist versed in many musical genres. He is a sound engineer, traditional knowledge keeper, storyteller, drum maker, and producer, and has completed scores for many theatrical productions, documentaries and full-length features. David's music ranges from traditional melodies unchanged for thousands of years to complete live improvisation often utilizing traditionally handmade instruments he makes himself.
Theland Kicknosway
Date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Theland Kicknosway for OCDSB staff and grade 7 to 12 students. Theland Kicknosway is Wolf Clan, Potawatami & Cree Nation and a member of Walpole Island, Bkejwanong Territory in Southern Ontario. He is a singer, a grass & hoop dancer, and helps in ceremonies in many places. He is in Virtual High School in the Ottawa Region and enjoys offering his gifts of song, dance & voice for all. He has been a Blanket Exercise Facilitator since 2012 and was one of the youngest Indigenous trained within the region.
Theland Kicknosway and Elaine Kicknosway
Date: Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Theland Kicknosway and his mother Elaine Kicknosway, for OCDSB staff and grade K to 12 students. Theland and Elaine will be speaking about "Boys with Braids".
Elaine Kicknosway is proud to be Swampy Cree through her biological mother and Chippewa from her biological father. She is a member of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Northern Saskatchewan, and is Wolf Clan. She is a Sixties Scoop Survivor and returned home in the late 20’s. She has been a long time community advocate in the areas of child welfare, healthy families, and Indigenous women. Elaine is an Indigenous wedding officiant, KAIROS Blanket exercise facilitator and trainer, Indigenous doula, Traditional dancer, singer, drummer, and carrier of ceremonial teachings.
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