On November 6th, we gathered at Sadlier House for the second week of the 2017 workshops “Stories of Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience in Nogojiwanong.” It was an honour to share the day with everyone once again and to witness some of the incredible stories that were told. Elder Audrey Kewaquom-Caskannette and Tasha Beeds generously opened the space, inviting us to smudge and then to join in singing a beautiful song, “you are a gift to me.” May led us in the “diversity wel

We are thrilled to support this really crucial even in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough). Please join us on November 24th 3-5:30 pm for "Relationships of Solidarity: A Conversation among Racialized Communities" in the Gathering Space (First Peoples House of Learning, Gzowski College, Trent University). Desmond Cole, Toronto-based activist/ journalist, will be speaking, followed by a coffeehouse and dynamic conversation among local BIPOC organizers, Brendan Campbell, Juliana Lesage,

On Monday, we gathered for the first workshop of this year’s Stories of Resistance, Resurgence and Resilience in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough. The day started with an incredible intergenerational cabaret, opened by Elder Shirley Williams and Prof. May Chazan. We heard moving words from Dr. Lynn Gehl, Tasha Beeds, Carlo Quinones, and Niambi Leigh, and uplifting songs from the Raging Grannies. Many thanks to each of you. We were moved by the poetry and reflections. And we needed t