Vicky Boldo Attending National Gathering of Elders
This September, Concordia's Vicky Boldo will be attending the first National Gathering of Elders in Edmonton Alberta.
Kwe, sago, tånisi, watchiye, quanuippit –
As we embark on a new academic year I would like to share a few words with the students, staff and faculty;
Humility is a wonderful teacher as are the students at ASRC for their vote of confidence in me to provide them with cultural support and encouragement. We were ‘gifted’ with a small window of opportunity to get to know each other a little better last spring.
I look forward to being a part of the full academic year and being present on a more regular basis in order that we all get time and space to learn and share together. As a community leader and advocate for the youth I am a strong believer that we live in a time where it is essential that we listen attentively to our youth and encourage them to speak, share and create. This empowers them to become free and critical thinkers, leaders and community members.
On September 10-14 I will have the pleasure and immense honour of attending the National Gathering of Elders on Treaty Six Territory at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Thank you to the IDLG and the office of the Dean of Students for making this possible. Imagine being in a space with three to four thousand Elders from all corners of Turtle Island. Sharing ideas and knowledge for the future generations…Stay tuned for the sharing of my lived experience…
Vicky Boldo
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