An annual Indigenous knowledge and research focused symposium which began in 1998 that explores a new theme each year. Past themes have included Treaty Recognition Week and Indigenous Language Revitalization. This is a free public event where academics, community members and students are welcome to attend to share and learn together.
This year’s 22nd annual Symposium will take place online on November 6th and 7th, 2020. Please join us in a celebration of Indigenous plant sovereignty. Discussion will focus on contributing to healthy and sustainable communities in relation to our plant relatives. We invite you to share your knowledge and teachings around medicine, ceremony, communal growing practices, and the cultural relation of plant health to sovereignty and environmental justice.
Event Schedule:
Friday, November 6th, 2020 • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Keynote Address
Saturday, November 7th, 2020 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Panel Discussions, Presentations and more
Please visit https://www.queensu.ca/indigenous/research-events for further details and registration.
