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Round table discussion supports FNMI tech future

trevor.kenney — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:25:06 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge (through the office of the Chief Information Officer) hosted an information-sharing round table discussion recently with the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC) of B.C., representatives of Red Crow College, and the Information & Communications Technology Council.

"Part of our focus," says CIO Clark Ferguson, "was to support our First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) program by bringing Alberta and B.C. information technology leaders together in an effort to identify strengths and to support each other."

Ferguson adds that by partnering on initiatives, participants can become more effective and introduce more programs and new services to First Nations groups in our area. The meeting was the first of a series of planned get-togethers to further that goal.

"We hope that Alberta's First Nations groups will participate in FNTC's First Nations Summit next spring where they will be exposed to potentially hundreds of colleagues," says Ferguson. "A broader network of contacts will support their objective of improving educational services in local communities."

The group met on campus for a morning session, then took tours of Red Crow College and Kainai High School in the afternoon.

"With each step through the institutions, our group's commitment to supporting the community through dialogue and action was strengthened," says Ferguson.

For further information on this meeting, or to participate in future sessions, contact Ferguson at 403-332-4109 or via e-mail at clark.ferguson@uleth.ca.

Campus ready to celebrate Native Awareness Week

trevor.kenney — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:24:55 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge boasts a strong and vibrant aboriginal community. That is especially evident during the annual Native Awareness Week, this year running Mar. 1-5.

A variety of events, including drumming and dancing, art shows, lectures, films, videos and panel discussions allows the entire campus community to celebrate this rich culture.

Following is a list of events for Native Awareness Week.

Monday, Mar. 1

10 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies & prayers, Atrium

Noon – Art Now: David General, Faculty of Fine Arts (W570)

1:30 p.m. – NASA Art Show, NAS Department

Tuesday, Mar. 2

10 a.m. – Writing on Stone, Kainai High School and Tatsikiisaapo'p Middle School Students Sing, Dance and Drum, Atrium.

Noon to 3 p.m. Storyteller & Make Your Own Medicine Bag Project, SU Ballroom A

Wednesday, Mar. 3

9:30 a.m. to Noon – FNMI Languages, Cultures and Identities: Six Special Academic-Community Lectures, Atrium

Noon to 1 p.m. – Special Video Presentation: Qallunaut! Why White People are So Funny, Atrium

Noon to 3 p.m. – Language, Culture and Identity Panel, L1060

3 to 7 p.m. – Participatory Language Teaching Demonstration, Language and Culture Videos, L1060

7 to 9 p.m. – Roy Pogorzelski, Metis Scholar TKARONTO Award-Winning Film on Urban Aboriginal Identities, L1060

Thursday, Mar. 4

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – The Identity Dialogues, Andy's Place (AH100)

Friday, Mar. 5

Noon – Métis Star Dancers, Atrium

1 to 2 p.m. – FNMI Alumni Chapter Mix and Mingle, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre foyer

2 p.m. – Fine Arts presents Static and Contemporary Indigenous Performing Arts Dialogue, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre

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