Indigenous Sovereignty Week

Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Odawa Friendship Centre
12 Stirling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
Free!

The kickoff for Indigenous Sovereignty Week in Ottawa, followed by a week of events focused on Indigenous struggles for justice. Join us in celebrating Indigenous knowledge and culture through traditional and contemporary performance.

3 pm - 5 pm
Workshop: Circle Stories Rising Strong: Love Your Voice, Share Your Song
Facilitated by: Moe Clark, Métis, and Emile Monnet, Algonquin, Bird Messenger Collective

We all have stories to share. Through acting and singing games, we will support participants in discovering their true voice and celebrate with pride their unique expression of that voice. Be ready to move a little, share and sing quite a bit and have a whole lot of fun! Perfect for teens and adults of any skill level with a willingness to share.

6 pm - 10:30 pm
Opening Ceremony
Community Dinner served with Buffalo Chili with bannock
Kick-off concert for Indigenous Sovereignty Week

Featured Performers:

Albert Dumont, Algonquin
Every Women's Drum Group
Moe Clark, Métis and Emile Monnet, Algonquin - Bird Messenger Collectives
http://www.myspace.com/moeclarkspokenword
Mosha Folger, Inuit - Eskimocentricity
http://www.myspace.com/moshafolger
Suzanne Keeptwo, Metis of Algonquin/French and Irish
Christopher Herodier, Cree
Rachel Wuttunee, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Luis Abanto, Peru

For more info on performers: http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/sat-oct-24-concert-mor/

Indigenous Sovereignty Week is a pan-Canadian event intended to deepen the commitment of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people for justice for Indigenous Peoples. The Ottawa Working Group will offer a range of discussion forums, cultural activities, educational opportunities and opportunities for action as a first step in solidifying relationships and localizing the struggle. Please come out and explore ways that you can join those who wish to address our colonial history and work for a sustainable future.

Sun Oct 25, 1:00pm
Remembering Residential Schools
Ottawa Public Library main branch auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St (at Laurier)

Mon Oct 26, 6:30pm
Indigenous Perspectives on the Environment
Ottawa Public Library main branch auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St (at Laurier)

Tues Oct 27, 7:00pm
Fighting for Our Rights: Indigenous Women and Youth in an Urban Context
St. Joseph's Church, 151 Laurier Ave E. (at Cumberland) [Hall entrance at 174 Wilbrod St]

Wed Oct 28
5:00pm - Kahnesatake: 270 Years of Resistance (Film)
7:00pm - New Frontiers of Resistance: Exploring Kahnesatake and the Tar Sands
St. Joseph's Church, 151 Laurier Ave E. (at Cumberland) [Hall entrance at 174 Wilbrod St]

Thurs Oct 29, 7:00pm
Defenders of the Land: National Speakers Tour
St. Joseph's Church, 151 Laurier Ave E. (at Cumberland) [Hall entrance at 174 Wilbrod St]

Fri Oct 30, 7:00pm
Pachakut’i (Cosmic Upheaval): the Emergence of Indigenous Peoples
Alumni Auditorium, Jock Turcot University Centre, University of Ottawa

Sat Oct 31, 11:00am
Workshop: Indigenous Solidarity for Settlers
room 205, Jock Turcot University Centre, University of Ottawa

Sat Oct 31, 1:00pm
Celebrating Indigenous Sovereignty March and Rally
meet at corner of Rideau and Sussex
(followed by closing ceremony for Indigenous Sovereignty Week, on Victoria Island)

More Info:
www.defendersoftheland.org
www.ipsmo.org

Sponsored by:

CUPE, Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa (IPSMO), PSAC, Defenders of the Land, Mining Watch Canada, Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN), Bolivia Action Solidarity Network (BASN), CUPW