Talking Stick and Talking Circle Workshop

A﻿lgonquin College's Pembroke Waterfront Campus is proud to bring several exciting and impactful events to both the campus and wider community each year. We host several events for our students, personal development opportunities for staff and faculty, and more!The Algonquin College Speaker Series Series at the Pembroke Waterfront Campus has been attracting some of Canada’s most interesting speakers for more than 25 years. This series is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s new Horizons for Seniors program.

Algonquin College Waterfront Campus

Join us for an interactive workshop to create your own Talking Stick and then participate in a Talking Circle using your very own Talking Stick. 
Sign up for one or both sessions!
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<LI>Talking Stick building - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Gym</LI>
<LI>Talking Circle - 12 - 1 p.m. in the Gym</LI>
</UL>
Learn about the meaning, purpose, and ceremony of a talking stick.
No experience necessary. All materials provided. 
This activity is part of the First Moon, First Person Celebration in partnership with the <A TITLE="CTL" HREF="https://thecircleofturtlelodge.ca/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Circle of Turtle Lodge</A>. 
This session speaks to the following <A HREF="http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action</A>:
14. We call upon the federal government to enact an Aboriginal Languages Act that incorporates the following principles:
iv. The preservation, revitalization, and strengthening of Aboriginal languages and cultures are best managed by Aboriginal people and communities.
63. We call upon the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada to maintain an annual commitment to Aboriginal education issues, including:
iii. Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect

Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus

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