The Sundance

Aperçu

Mode de prestation

En ligne

Durée

1 hours

Auditoire

Tout les Employés de SC et de l’ASPC

Description

Barbara Bruce is a Kokum and Knowledge Keeper. She is a citizen of the Red River Métis Nation– Michif aen Otipemisiwak. Her beliefs of Indigenous traditional teachings are reflected in all of the work she takes on.

A Sun dancer, Sweat Lodge leader, and Pipe Carrier, Grandmother Barbara is dedicated to advancing the rightful place, recognition and acknowledgment of the Two Spirit community, Indigenous women, and children and youth.

The Circle of Nations is pleased to announce that our esteemed Resident Elders Grandmother Barbara Bruce and Elder Charlotte Nolin will be offering monthly Métis teachings to public servants across government.

The spirit of the Métis and the spiritual practices of the Métis are as complex as the ancestral roots of their Indian and European culture and languages. The Circle of Nations invites public servants from all cultural backgrounds to come together and learn about Métis culture and to celebrate the strength and vibrancy of this wonderful Nation.

Grandmother Barbara has been recognized and honoured for her work by the Human Rights Commission of Manitoba for her significant contributions to promoting Indigenous rights and equality. She was honoured by ‘Keeping the Fires Burning’ as a Kookum/Grandmother for her contribution of the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples.

Charlotte Nolin is a Tastawiniyew (two-spirit) Otipemisiwak (Métis) trans woman. Elder Charlotte is a survivor of the infamous Sixties Scoop, Indian day school and a myriad of other experiences. Being a former drug addict, Elder Charlotte experienced racism, homophobia, transphobia and a variety of violence.