First students of new Indigenous Studies master’s program begin …
WEB6 hours ago · The program invites students to engage with Indigenous knowledge and address contemporary Indigenous issues. T he Indigenous Studies Department at McMaster University launched its MA in Indigenous Studies program this year, welcoming its first cohort of students in September 2024.The new program allows students to engage deeply with Indigenous education, knowledge, histories and contemporary ...
Looking ahead with the Indigenous Health Movement
WEB6 hours ago · The Indigenous Health Movement was initiated in 2016 by students Yotakahron Jonathan, Yipeng Ge, Alex Liu, Sharon Yeung and Deepti Shanbhag as a group project. It was launched with the goal of harboring discussion and raising awareness about the systemic issues Indigenous folks face in the context of health and healthcare.
New Communications committee to promote year-round Truth …
WEB6 hours ago · Starting this year, a new Truth and Reconciliation Communications Standing Committee launched at McMaster University, dedicated to promoting and advancing Truth and Reconciliation throughout the university. The committee is comprised of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, faculty and students to collaborate on initiatives that advance education about and understanding of the land's ...
Indigenous student bursary program begins Fall 2024 - thesil.ca
WEB23 hours ago · The new bursary program will cover university tuition and living expenses, providing personalized financial support to Haudenosaunee and Mississauga students A new bursary program for Indigenous students of Haudenosaunee and Mississauga ancestry has been launched this year at McMaster University. Eligible applicants can receive financial assistance starting in Fall 2024 for the 2024-2025 ...
Indigenous studies launches course titled "Two Row on the Grand …
WEB6 hours ago · The new experiential course immerses students in Haudenosaunee culture, reconciliation, and land-based learning through a ten-day canoe journey along the Grand River. T his past summer, the Indigenous Studies Department ran for the first time a new course titled "Two Row on the Grand Paddle." Associate Professor Bonnie Freeman led this experiential learning opportunity, which was available to ...
W.J. McCallion Planetarium tells Six Nations' celestial story
WEB3 hours ago · For a blend of culture and education, William J. McCallion Planetarium presents The Celestial Bear: The Six Nations’ Night Sky. The showing will take place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30, from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Located at W.J. McCallion Planetarium in the Burke Science Building at McMaster University.
The Silhouette | McMaster University's Student Newspaper
WEBSep 12, 2024 · McMaster University's award-winning student newspaper, published by the McMaster Students Union. Publishes articles weekly on Thursdays.
Introducing the McMaster Indigenous Student Athlete Council
WEB3 hours ago · The Indigenous Student Athlete Council has created a place for Indigenous student athletes to build community and increase visibility within the McMaster community. Co-presidents Emma Robertson and Olivia Beausoleil both created ISAC and built it into what it is today. Both are student athletes themselves; Robertson is a part of McMaster’s ...
Sil Time Capsule: a look back for future generations
WEBNov 26, 2020 · Sil Time Capsule is a new series that will continue to bring forward student voices. As we near the end of 2020, now is a good time to reflect, especially given how much has changed this past year. 2020 has been a rough year for everyone, but with its difficulties come opportunities for learning and changing, both within all of us as individuals and within our society.
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WEBHolding space for community stories through arts and culture journalism. C/O Anne Nygard. As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take the time to reflect on the past few months.