The听ISCEI听Mellon Elder听in听Residence program will听provide support听for听building relationships with Indigenous Elders. Depending on their interest, capacity, expertise, Elders may be involved with听activities such as听liaising and connecting with Indigenous students, faculty and staff; providing advice on the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge in university teaching and research; promoting Indigenous student success; collaborating with First Peoples鈥� House; and providing guidance for听researchers in their interactions with Indigenous communities.听
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What is the Elder's role?
- Facilitate Sharing Circles, where participants are given a safe space to discuss issues they are experiencing in a positive and supportive group setting.
- Provide personal consultation, conversation, guidance, and mentorship.
- Provide cultural and spiritual support through one-on-one guidance sessions.
- Share knowledge and expertise in different areas through cultural teachings.
- Offer access to medicines and smudge.
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2022-2023 Visiting Elders
This year, First Peoples鈥� House will be hosting visiting Elder Geraldine Standup and Healer Mike Standup, who will provide individual consultations to Indigenous 91社区 Students for personal support, guidance, and teachings.
These sessions can be provided via Zoom or in-person at the First Peoples鈥� House (with precautionary measures).
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This is open to current Indigenous 91社区 Students and is on a first come first serve basis.
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To register or if you have questions, please contact First People's House
You can read more about this initiative by referring to Call to Action #24听in the Provost鈥檚 Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education report linked here: