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Date(s) - Wednesday, February 15, 2023
12:00 pm1:00 pm
The series was initiated by the NLPS in response to its goal to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action #57. This Call to Action asks all levels of government to provide education to public servants on the history of Indigenous peoples.
Topic:
Protecting Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage: A Global Challenge
with Sa’ke’j Henderson
We are excited to learn from Sa’ke’j Henderson about a number of important topics ranging from what constitutes Indigenous knowledge and who may use it; the importance of preserving Indigenous languages; how knowledge is transmitted in Indigenous communities; issues in performing arts and artwork; and proposals for creating a legal regime that will help revive and protect Indigenous knowledge and require consent for its use.
James (Sa’ke’j) Youngblood Henderson is Chickasaw, born to the Bear Clan of the Chickasaw Nation and Cheyenne Tribe in Oklahoma. Sa’ke’j is one of the leading tribal philosophers, advocates, and strategists for North American Indians.
Brought to you by The Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) and UBC Press, in collaboration with Vancouver Island Regional Library.
Contact Info
VIRL
(250) 559-4518
daajinggiids@virl.bc.ca
virl.bc.ca