Upcoming Events
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Sep 1, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis.
People often label others as narcissists without having a clear understanding what this diagnosis really means. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis....
Traditional Regalia Series: Pow Wow Protocols
Sep 2, 2021 (13:00 - 14:00) - (GMT -6:00) Central Time
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join us as we learn all about the different types of Indigenous Regalia.
Our eighth session will be on September 2nd and Sharon Ward will be teaching us about Pow Wow Protocols.
Thursday Sept 2, 2021 at 1:00PM CST (MB Time Zone)
The other dates in this series are:
September 1 - Men's Chicken & Warrior Dances
September 2 - Pow Wow Protocol
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Traditional Regalia Series: Round Dance Teaching
Sep 3, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join us as we learn all about the different types of Indigenous Regalia.
Our ninth and final session of this series will be on September 3rd and Sharon Ward will be sharing a Round Dance Teaching with us.
Thursday Sept 2, 2021 at 1:00PM CST (MB Time Zone)
The other dates in this series are:
August 5 - Women's Traditional Styles
August 10 - Men's Traditional...
HIJACKED: Understanding how Trauma Impacts the Brain and Body
Sep 7, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
In this insightful and engaging session, we will explore how trauma and stress impact both the brain and the body. We will examine the personal implications of self-awareness, while addressing the importance of understanding others, how understanding leads to improved application of trauma-informed approaches, and identify specific strategies for increased self-regulation and trauma...
Beyond the Black Panthers: Dr Beverly Bryan
Sep 8, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Professor of Education, author, Black women's activist, primary school teacher and former British Black Panther discusses her life and works
About this event
Dr Beverley Bryan is co-author of the classic book ‘Heart of the Race: Black Women’s Lives in Britain’ (1985) which detailed the experiences of ordinary Black women and their fight for equality from...
Building Black Futures Through Literacy
Sep 8, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
“Lacking vital literacy skills holds a person back at every stage of their life. As a child they won't be able to succeed at school, as a young adult they will be locked out of the job market, and as a parent they won't be able to support their own child's learning. This intergenerational cycle makes social mobility and a fairer society more difficult.” (
Designing What's Next: Webinar 2
Sep 8, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Webinar 2: Designing What's Next
Date: September 8, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 - 12 pm MT
Speakers: Cameron Norman and Liz Weaver
We can be bystanders, or we can be active participants in change. We can accept the designs of the past as given to us or shape the future with ideas and values...
Covid to Connectedness, World Suicide Prevention Day 2021
Sep 10, 2021 (08:45 - 15:45)
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Suicide prevention is complex work, pandemic or not.
This conference will gather researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, leaders and peers to discuss strengthening our work through human connectedness and other tools along the pathway of care. As we leave social distancing behind (for now), we face soaring mental health concerns and disturbing levels of suicidal thought...
Anti-Racism in Action: How to Call Out Racial Discrimination at Work
Sep 13, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Speaking up against racism. Anti-Racism in Action: How to (Safely) Call Out Racial Discrimination at Work
About this Event
"A riot is the language of the unheard." — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Leaders today understand that making progress with diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility is a journey of...
Book Launch: STORIES OF MÉTIS WOMEN - Tales My Kookum Told Me
Sep 15, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Join us for the virtual launch of STORIES OF MÉTIS WOMEN - Tales My Kookum Told Me, edited by Bailey Oster & Marilyn Lizee.
This event will take place on Zoom. You can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../tZMsd...
This book, and accompanying Vimeo documentary link, is a collection of stories about culture, history, and nationhood as told by Métis women. The Métis are...
2021 SICC First Nations Language Keepers Gathering
Sep 21, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Annually, SICC hosts its First Nations Language Keepers Gathering (FNLKG). It is the leading national gathering devoted to preserving, promoting and protecting First Nations languages and cultures. It brings together academics, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, master speakers, educators, community leaders and students from across Canada and the United States. In its 15th year it will be an online...
Explore: Sustainable Blue Economy
Sep 22, 2021 (1:00PM - 2:30PM) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time
Hosted by: Vivian Mai
The SOI Foundation and Prince's Trust Canada is co-hosting the third session from the Explore: Sustainable Blue Economy program on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. MT/ 1 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m.- 3.30 p.m. AT/ 2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. NDT.
This is a...
20th Sackville Fall Fair
Sep 23, 2021 - Sackville
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
After a disappointing cancellation of activities in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beyond excited to finally bring you the 20th Annual Fall Fair- just a year late! Sackville’s biggest event of the year is scheduled to take place from September 23 – 26, 2021.
"Where are the invasive plants" Hike at North York, ON
Sep 25, 2021 (10:00 - 11:30) - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time - 23 Grandravine Dr
Hosted by: Mandy Huynh
This is a free hiking event that takes place in the York University Heights community of North York, Ontario. It is an opportunity for community members to learn about invasive plants in the local area and what we can do collectively to limit their spread. Everyone will also get a chance to participate in citizen science through apps such as iNaturalist and report the location of invasive...
RETREAT FROM HOME: Yoga and Life Drawing Online
Sep 26, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
LDG are pleased to welcome back Lily Holder and Vanessa Abreu for our monthly 'Retreat from Home'.
About this event
'Retreat from Home' is our monthly online event that combines the practices of Yoga and Life Drawing to create a relaxing escape in the comfort of your own home. We hope this will be an opportunity for our students to relax, be playful and enjoy...
Harm Reduction & Indigenous Women
Sep 27, 2021
Hosted by: Siobhan Takala
Harm Reduction and Indigenous Women is the fifth and final webinar in the Women and Harm Reduction Series.
About this event
Harm Reduction and Indigenous Women focuses on the lived experiences, best practices and increased barriers to access for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people. Specifically is addresses the harms of colonization and how this can...
Canadian Advisory of Women Immigrants (CAWI): Networking Panel with Women Of Colour
Sep 29, 2021 (7:00 - 9:00) - (GMT -4:00) Atlantic Time
Hosted by: Katie Murray
Description: Come join us for a networking panel with leading women of colour! In collaboration with the Multi-Ethnic Student Alliance (MESA), we are hosting a discussion with amazing women who are killing it in their respective fields. We are inviting guests ranging from political activists to psychology researchers to speak on how they got to where they are, the barriers they've...
