March 2-3, 2012

@ the Holiday Inn on Regent St, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

An educational and culture conference, presented by the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation and Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute. Elders, students, scholars and educators speak about all things Anishinaabe. Open to all!

Topics include: Oral Traditions, Residential Schools, the 1836 Manitowaning Treaty, Indigenous Environmental Education, Bullying, Mental Health, Legal Issues in Education, Historical Research, Traditional Art and much more...

Timetable - Speakers - Craft Demos - Registration - Vendors - Location - Poster

Timetable

Timetable/agenda, as of Feb 22 (PDF, 780kb)

Speakers

Gordon Waindubence - "Clan Teachings for Governane"
Sherry Farrell Racette - "Visual Migrations: Anishinaabe Art and Influences on the Northern Plains and Beyond"
Debra Tate - "Walking the Medicine Wheel Path in Daylight"
Lucille McKenzie - "Dr. Greymorning Teaching Methods"
Brock Pitawanakwat - "Mnidoo Mnising Anishinabek Kinoomagegamig (MMAK)"
Georgina Nahwegahbow - "Reflections on Residential Schooling by a Student of St. Joseph's"
Deborah McGregor - "Transforming Traditional Knowledge for Future Generations: Youth Perspectives"
Leanne Simpson - "Dancing on Our Turtle's Back: Revitalizing Anishinaabe Intellectual Traditions"
Alan Corbiere - "The Anishinaabe in the War of 1812" and "The 1836 Manitowaning Treaty: Honouring Signatories Mookomaanish and Assekinack"
Chris Pheasant - "History in the Classroom"
Crystal Migwans - "Nimkiig Mshibizhig Gaye: Signs of the Thunderbirds and Underwater Beings"
Isaac Day - "Onaman: Painting Rocks, Recording History"
Alexandra Nahwegahbow - "The Tikinaagan and Traditions of Mothering"

Keynote speakers:
Wendy Makoons Geniusz - "Anishinaabe Medicine"
Dale Turner - "A Case Study in Anishinaabe Historical Principles"

Craft Demos

This year, our craftworkers are Jake Sarazin (teaching quillwork) and Darlene Bebonang (teaching beadwork). Space for 12 people at a time, $10 materials fee, signup at registration desk!

Registration

Registration form / poster (PDF, 2 pages)

Registration is open for Anishinaabewin! Fees include lunch, refreshments, and access to all presentations. Your application AND payment must reach our office by January 31 for early-bird prices, and by February 24 for all forms. Registration will also be available at the door!

Note: Cancellations must be faxed in writing by no later than February 24th, 2012, for a full refund. No refunds issued for cancellations after February 24th, or for no-shows. Substitutions accepted at any time.

Two-Day Registration Fees
$200 before Jan 31
$250 after Jan 31
$140 for elders and students

One-Day Registration Fees
$110 before Jan 31
$135 after Jan 31
$75 for elders and students

Download the linked registration form (above), fill it out and mail it along with your cheque, purchase order #, or credit card information to:

Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
P.O. Box 278, 15 Hwy 551
M'Chigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0

Vendors

Location

Holiday Inn
1696 Regent St, Sudbury
705-522-3000
www.hisudbury.ca

Reserve your room by February 15 using code “ANI” for conference discount of $115.

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