2012 01-20 taiaiake alfred guest speaker poster
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The Indigenous Education Network and the Deepening Knowledge Project Present: Indigenous Resurgence Who: Dr. Taiaiake Alfred, Professor, Indigenous Governance, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria Where: 252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON, OISE Room 5280 When: Thursday, February 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Abstract: Taiaiake will focus on the importance of applying, in real and immediate ways, Indigenous teachings, traditional knowledge and political philosophies. He will discuss the importance of re-establishing reconnections to land, culture and community, and describe ways some Indigenous people have begun to regenerate their Indigeneity and regain freedom in their homelands. Bio: Gerald Taiaiake Alfred is a Full Professor in IGOV and in the Department of Political Science. He specializes in studies of traditional governance, the restoration of land-based cultural practices, and decolonization strategies. He is a prominent Indigenous intellectual and advisor to many First Nation governments and organizations. He has been awarded a Canada Research Chair, a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the field of education, and the Native American Journalists Association award for best column writing. To find out more about the Indigenous Education Network at OISE please visit our social media sites:
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The Indigenous Education Network and the Deepening Knowledge Project Present:
Indigenous Resurgence
Who: Dr. Taiaiake Alfred, Professor, Indigenous Governance, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria
Where: 252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON, OISE Room 5280
When: Thursday, February 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Abstract: Taiaiake will focus on the importance of applying, in real and immediate ways, Indigenous teachings, traditional knowledge and political philosophies. He will discuss the importance of re-establishing reconnections to land, culture and community, and describe ways some Indigenous people have begun to regenerate their Indigeneity and regain freedom in their homelands.
Bio: Gerald Taiaiake Alfred is a Full Professor in IGOV and in the Department of Political Science. He specializes in studies of traditional governance, the restoration of land-based cultural practices, and decolonization strategies. He is a prominent Indigenous intellectual and advisor to many First Nation governments and organizations. He has been awarded a Canada Research Chair, a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the field of education, and the Native American Journalists Association award for best column writing.
To find out more about the Indigenous Education Network at OISE please visit our social media sites:Facebook: Indigenous Education NetworkTwitter: @IENatOISE @SuzanneLStewartSlideShare: www.slideshare.net/IENatOISE
