Wiping The Tears: From The Shadows To Reconciliation Condolence Ceremony
SLC community members have participated in a two-part video series about Truth and Reconciliation Reflections and discussions about what is required for reconciliation. Watch the video here.
All SLC community members are invited to share their thoughts on grief, truth, and reconciliation before the Condolence Ceremony. Woven baskets to place your written thoughts can be found in the libraries of each campus, along with suggested prompts for your reflections. Learn more on the website.
RSVP for the Condolence Ceremony
To assist with planning and catering, please express your interest in attending the Condolence Ceremony on our website.
Cornwall: Tuesday, October 1st at at 2pm along the river between Aultsville and the River Institute. RSVP
Brockville: Wednesday, October 2nd at 2pm left of the driveway entrance. RSVP
Kingston: Tuesday, October 8th at 2pm beside the tipi. RSVP
Acknowledgment of the Land
St. Lawrence College is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples. May we always be grateful to live and learn on these lands.
Indigenous Resources at SLC
- Indigenous Services at SLC Indigenous Services at St. Lawrence College offers support for First Nations (status and non-status), Inuit and Métis students. The Centre is also open to non-Indigenous students who are interested in learning more about the culture and participating in events.
- School of Contemporary Teaching & Learning (SCTL) SCTL's website for Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being
- Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre at SLC The Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre is a comfortable space for Indigenous students to relax, study, and interact with other Indigenous students.
A Note About Library Cataloguing and Vocabulary
SLC Libraries acknowledge that there is much work to be done to Indigenize and decolonize library content and systems. The library collections contain both historical and current sources, and as such include historical language, vocabulary and terminology. A provincial project is currently underway to thoughtfully re-catalogue and revise system descriptions and metadata, including Library of Congress subject headings, related to Indigenous materials.
Learning Portal - Maamwi Hub
The Maamwi Hub is inspired by the TRC 94 Calls to Action to ensure that the 24 Colleges of Ontario lead in the education of staff and students on the diverse Indigenous histories, cultures, and current Indigenous worldviews. The word "Maamwi" means "together" in Anishinaabemowin, one of the many spoken Indigenous languages in the territory currently referred to as Ontario. We hope that the Maamwi Hub will be a part of your ongoing reconciliation journey. We hope that it serves as a pathway to an authentic commitment to learn and reflect on the past and present impacts of colonial history on Indigenous Peoples in Turtle Island, and to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, knowledges, and worldviews.