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As a Christian university, Trinity Western is committed to reconciliation. The Day of Learning provides an opportunity to listen to and learn from Indigenous peoples, histories, cultures, experiences, and perspectives in ways that foster understanding, strengthen relationships, and contribute to reconciliation. Speakers share from their own experiences and perspectives, which may not always reflect the beliefs and commitments of the University.
Oral Tradition Group A - 1 p.m. ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTIndigenous peoples have long passed on knowledge from generation to generation through oral traditions, including storytelling. Storytelling is a traditional method used to teach about cultural beliefs, values, customs, rituals, history, practices, relationships, and ways of life. It is a foundation for holistic learning, relationship building, and experiential learning. Join the sharing circle as Elders and Knowledge Keepers share their stories.
Indigenous peoples have long passed on knowledge from generation to generation through oral traditions, including storytelling. Storytelling is a traditional method used to teach about cultural beliefs, values, customs, rituals, history, practices, relationships, and ways of life. It is a foundation for holistic learning, relationship building, and experiential learning. Join the sharing circle as Elders and Knowledge Keepers share their stories.
65 ticket(s) leftFreeUse arrow keys to change quantityBlanket Exercise - 1 p.m ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTUsing Indigenous methodologies, the goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Peoples. Please bring a blanket with you.
Using Indigenous methodologies, the goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Peoples. Please bring a blanket with you.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTAn opportunity to explore the evolving role and interpretation of Indigenous art within Canadian public spaces. It has the capacity to foster dialogue, challenge colonial narratives, and promote understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The dialogue will provide insights into how public art can serve as a critical tool in the ongoing process of reconciliation, moving beyond symbolic gestures towards meaningful engagement and decolonization.
An opportunity to explore the evolving role and interpretation of Indigenous art within Canadian public spaces. It has the capacity to foster dialogue, challenge colonial narratives, and promote understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The dialogue will provide insights into how public art can serve as a critical tool in the ongoing process of reconciliation, moving beyond symbolic gestures towards meaningful engagement and decolonization.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTFor generations, the suffering of residential school survivors has radiated outward, impacting Indigenous families and communities. Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) moves beyond intergenerational trauma, with an invitation to unravel the tangled threads of silence and unite in collective freedom and power.
For generations, the suffering of residential school survivors has radiated outward, impacting Indigenous families and communities. Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin’s deeply personal documentary WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) moves beyond intergenerational trauma, with an invitation to unravel the tangled threads of silence and unite in collective freedom and power.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTAfter years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at residential schools was brought to light in 2021 with evidence of unmarked graves on the grounds. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.
After years of silence, the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at residential schools was brought to light in 2021 with evidence of unmarked graves on the grounds. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTBy embracing and safeguarding Indigenous languages, the stories, traditions, and wisdom are kept alive for future generations. Come learn about the many Indigenous languages spoken in B.C. and across Canada. Hear the linguistic journey of Halq’eméylem, learn some phrases, and listen to the stories of how communities are working to document and renew their heritage languages.
By embracing and safeguarding Indigenous languages, the stories, traditions, and wisdom are kept alive for future generations. Come learn about the many Indigenous languages spoken in B.C. and across Canada. Hear the linguistic journey of Halq’eméylem, learn some phrases, and listen to the stories of how communities are working to document and renew their heritage languages.
23 ticket(s) leftFreeUse arrow keys to change quantityOn the Land Walking Tour - 1 p.m. ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTThe land is a gift from Chichel Siyá:m (Creator God) and holds the stories, songs, and prayers of the Stó:lō peoples. The land is rich in plants and medicines. Listen to an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper teach about Xpá:y and take a walk in the Ecosystem Study Area to find the wealth and health provided by the land.
The land is a gift from Chichel Siyá:m (Creator God) and holds the stories, songs, and prayers of the Stó:lō peoples. The land is rich in plants and medicines. Listen to an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper teach about Xpá:y and take a walk in the Ecosystem Study Area to find the wealth and health provided by the land.
11 ticket(s) leftFreeUse arrow keys to change quantityArts Dialogue on Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women & Girls - 1 p.m. ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTThe report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind the staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGB+ people. Arts-based educational strategies create space and place for diverse groups to dialogue and explore how to engage with and respond to MMIWG.
The report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind the staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGB+ people. Arts-based educational strategies create space and place for diverse groups to dialogue and explore how to engage with and respond to MMIWG.
19 ticket(s) leftFreeUse arrow keys to change quantityTalk: Indigenous Cultural Identity - 1 p.m. ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTIdentity is central to Indigenous culture, providing a sense of belonging, continuity, and resilience through connections to ancestry, community, language, traditions, and the land. Hear the story of the journey of cultural identity erasure and reintegration through Christ.
Identity is central to Indigenous culture, providing a sense of belonging, continuity, and resilience through connections to ancestry, community, language, traditions, and the land. Hear the story of the journey of cultural identity erasure and reintegration through Christ.
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTReconciliation can be described as learning to walk in a good way, with a good heart and good mind. Hear some teachings from a Stól:ō leader of the importance of relationships, faith, and the intentional purposeful pursuit of truth and reconciliation.
Reconciliation can be described as learning to walk in a good way, with a good heart and good mind. Hear some teachings from a Stól:ō leader of the importance of relationships, faith, and the intentional purposeful pursuit of truth and reconciliation.
35 ticket(s) leftFreeUse arrow keys to change quantityTalk: Know Your History & Ancestors - 1 p.m. ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTFor Indigenous Peoples, their culture is the essence of who they are, who they belong to, where they come from, and how they relate to one another. Culture is the accumulated teachings of ancestors. It is the basis of traditions, customs, protocols, values, spirituality, ceremonies, language, ways of knowing and being, and connections to the land.
For Indigenous Peoples, their culture is the essence of who they are, who they belong to, where they come from, and how they relate to one another. Culture is the accumulated teachings of ancestors. It is the basis of traditions, customs, protocols, values, spirituality, ceremonies, language, ways of knowing and being, and connections to the land.
39 ticket(s) leftFreeUse arrow keys to change quantityTalk: Indigenous Stories Matter - 1 p.m. ticket
Fri, 26 Sep 2025, 1pm - 3pm PDTReflections and conversations about the importance of Indigenous literatures; the value of storytelling (both written and oral) for increasing our ethical and moral response to injustice, oppression, and racism; and the significance of including Indigenous Ways of Knowing in our learning.
Reflections and conversations about the importance of Indigenous literatures; the value of storytelling (both written and oral) for increasing our ethical and moral response to injustice, oppression, and racism; and the significance of including Indigenous Ways of Knowing in our learning.
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