/indigenous-studies/taxonomy/term/186/all en /indigenous-studies/article/news/isp-student-presents-international-conference-norway <p>On June 8th, 2024, in Bodo, Norway, Marie-Pier Bellefleur, a Psychology major and Indigenous Studies minor student from the Innu community of Pessamit, presented at the prestigious NAISA conference. This conference is the largest scholarly organization that engages Indigenous issues and communities. Remarkably, in only her second year of undergraduate studies, Marie-Pier has already showcased her research on an international level.</p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:01:55 +0000 Indigenous Studies 12825 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/word-jenni-makahnouk-2024-arts-valedictorian <p>My journey from Alberta to Montreal was filled with anticipation, eager to immerse myself in the vibrant culture of this city. Arriving a couple of months before my first semester, I envisioned lazy summer days spent on terrasses, exploring the Plateau, Mile-Ex and Verdun neighborhoods, and soaking in the renowned joie de vivre that Montreal exudes.</p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:51:23 +0000 Indigenous Studies 12823 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/recognizing-healing-power-research <p>In academia, researchers are often encouraged to leave their personal histories behind so they can approach their research questions with as little bias as possible. </p> <p>But for many Indigenous researchers, especially those who are doing work in their home communities, this detached approach can be counterproductive. </p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:41:50 +0000 Sarah Lebeau 12824 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/graduate-students-education-and-science-earn-rathlyn-fellowships <p>Karen Martin and Dane Malenfant have been named Rathlyn Fellowship recipients for the 2023-24 year. This fellowship of $12,500 is awarded yearly by the Indigenous Studies Program to support Indigenous graduate students in their pursuit of excellence in research.</p> <p><strong>Revitalizing the </strong><strong>Mi’gmaw language</strong></p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:20:49 +0000 Mia Alunik Fischlin 12822 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/noelani-arista-and-cindy-blackstock-recipients-new-canadian-research-chairs <p>The <b>Canada Research Chair </b>program has announced two new recipients of the prestigious academic honour from the Faculty of Arts. <b>Professor Noelani Arista</b> (History and Classical Studies) has been made a Tier 2 CRC in Indigenous Land, Governance and Language and <b>Professor Cindy Blackstock </b>(School of Social Work)<b> </b>has been made a Tier 1 CRC in First Nations and Family Services Implementation.</p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:46:24 +0000 The Reporter 12821 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/indigenous-food-sovereignty-class-kahnawake-traditional-foods <p>On October 27th, the Indigenous Food Sovereignty class traveled to Kahnawá:ke for a second land-based learning activity. (read about the first one here). The students were able to learn more about the process of cooking traditional foods, while also having fun!</p> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:37:52 +0000 Indigenous Studies 12790 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/indigenous-food-sovereignty-class-visted-kahnawakes-community-garden <p>On October 6th, the Indigenous Food Sovereignty class (INDG 420) had the opportunity to travel to Kahnawá:ke to visit the First Nations Regional Adult Education Center. With class time usually taking place on McGill campus, it was special to share a land-based experience for the students. </p> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:51:01 +0000 Indigenous Studies 12784 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/introducing-2023-2024-cohort-indigenous-language-revitalization-program <p>The Faculty of Arts’ Ad Hoc graduate program in <a href="/linguistics/graduate">Indigenous Language Revitalization</a> has welcomed a new cohort of students, MA students <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/bio/cameron-adams/">Cameron Adams</a> and <a href="https://easterndoor.com/2023/06/15/learning-to-communicate-as-a-community/">Kanontienéntha’ Brass</a>, and PhD student Mary Onwá:ri Tekahawáhkwen McDonald.</p> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:37:52 +0000 Andria Caputo 12779 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/summer-course-brings-students-immersive-learning-experience-0 <p>This summer, students from the course INDG 450 took a break from learning in a classroom and spent the month of June learning stories, teachings, and histories about the land and the people from Tiohtià:ke. In an intensive summer course taught by Jimena Márquez, a faculty lecturer for the Indigenous Studies Program, students travelled by bus to various locations around Montreal to learn land-based Haudenosaunee teachings.</p> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:14:57 +0000 mia.fischlin@mcgill.ca 12774 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/present-and-past-rathlyn-fellowship-recipients-present-panel-naisa-conference <p>This panel brought together critical and historical perspectives on Indigenous Peoples’ experiences with the Canadian settler state’s varied ‘schooling’ projects, including contexts related to Indian Day Schooling, Indian Residential Schooling, and provincial schooling. These structures and contexts of schooling – each internally varied across time and space – have been inadequately and too rarely examined in relation to one another, or as constituent parts of a larger, multi-institutional complex of state schooling organized in service of Canada’s colonial social-political order.</p> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:51:54 +0000 NAISA 12769 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/indigenous-field-course-idfc-500-boasts-best-kanesatake <p>On a week that thrust Kanesatake’s troubles into countrywide headlines, Wanda Gabriel guided a cohort of �㽶��Ƶ students through the aspects of the community that are a source of pride.</p> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:37:52 +0000 Marcus Bankuti 12768 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/rathlyn-fellowships-awarded-graduate-students-education-and-law <p>Wahéhshon Whitebean and Cheyenne Neszo have been named recipients of Rathlyn Fellowships. Awarded annually through the Indigenous Studies Program at McGill, Rathlyn Fellowships support Indigenous graduate students at McGill in their studies and research. Each Fellowships is worth $15,000.</p> <p>The Rathlyn Fellowship is given out each year through the Indigenous Studies Program at McGill.</p> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:33:07 +0000 mia.fischlin@mcgill.ca 12766 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/owisokon-lahache-mcgills-indigenous-knowledge-holder-1 “When an Elder dies, all of their knowledge dies with them,” says Matriarch of the Turtle Clan. “I want to make sure I pass on my culture, ceremonies, and beliefs to my great grandchildren.” Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:22:45 +0000 McGill Reporter 12753 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/mcgill-welcomes-15-new-indigenous-faculty-and-staff <p>Pedri-Spade is among the 15 new Indigenous faculty and staff members feted at the ceremony. The new McGillians include First Nations, Métis and Inuk people from across Canada. They include:</p> Thu, 04 May 2023 15:03:04 +0000 Neale McDevitt 12761 at /indigenous-studies /indigenous-studies/article/news/rathlyn-fellowship-recipients-named <p><strong>Caitlin Gilpin </strong>was born and raised in the Cree community of Wemindji, Quebec, on the east coast of James Bay, about 1,400 killometres north of Montreal. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Educational Psychology, studying the concept of implicit theories of intelligence, based on the work of American psychologist and Stanford University professor Carol Dweck.</p> Wed, 03 May 2023 15:25:37 +0000 Richard Deschamps 12758 at /indigenous-studies