INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH
Wa'tkwanonhwerá:ton. Welcome. Bienvenue.
Wa'tkwanonhwerá:ton is a formal greeting in Kanien'kéha (Mohawk language) that means, ‘Our minds greet yours.’
We would like to acknowledge that Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, the lands and waters on which we gather today.
As we commemorate Indigenous History Month, let us embark on a collective journey of enlightenment, solidarity, and reconciliation. Let us honour Indigenous knowledge, amplify Indigenous voices.
Concordia alumni honour their roots by building community
Meet Autumn
Autumn Godwin is nehithaw iskwew from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Treaty 6 territory, Northern Saskatchewan. She actively facilitates decolonization by sharing information and creating community spaces for urban Indigenous peoples.
Concordia celebrates Elisapie
Concordia presents honorary degrees to individuals who have made their mark in a wide range of fields. At the 2023 ceremonies we welcomed honorand Elisapie Isaac to the Concordia family for her Inuit artistry and activism.
Elisapie addressed the Faculty of Fine Arts on Thursday, June 22 at 8 p.m.
How to say Elisapie.
Download this language and pronunciation guide [pdf]
2023 Indigenous Graduation
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Concordians were honoured at an Indigenous graduation ceremony on June 2, 2023.
Spirit Walk Montreal
June 10, 2023 on Mount Royal
Virtually from June 1-10th
Since 2013, the Spirit Walk has been an important moment for the Montreal community to actively take steps toward reconciliation and raise essential funds for the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal services.
Watch Nakuset, BA 00, executive director, Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal and co-director, Resilience Montreal explain the importance of the Spirit Walk.
Our faculty
Explore the profiles of our newest Indigenous faculty members and learn more about their research, publications and contributions to their respective fields. Each profile provides a glimpse into the unique expertise and contributions these individuals bring to Concordia.
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Let us stop and set aside some time, today and beyond, to re-educate ourselves about past and present Indigenous histories, stories, celebrations and more.
Indigenous days of significance
Explore this non-exhaustive list to learn more about days of significance among Indigenous communities at Concordia and beyond.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such a day made by various Indigenous groups.
Explore events happening in Montreal on June 21
Otsenhákta Student Centre Pow Wow
A day of feasting, dancing and singing open to all
Friday, September 15, 2023
