After three years of research, construction and creation, Mootookakio’ssin, a collaborative project led by Blackfoot Elders with researchers from the University of Lethbridge and the UK, artists, and British museums, is coming to fruition with the launch of the digital microsite.
WHAT: Mootookakio’ssin website launch
WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2021, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Science Commons Atrium
Mootookakio’ssin (distant awareness) aims to virtually reconnect Blackfoot items in museums with Blackfoot people, to assist in the process of knowledge renewal, and to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
This is a drop-in demonstration with no formal program. Media attending can come at any time as the researchers, website creators, advisors and Elders will be present throughout the demonstration.
COVID-19 protocols are in effect
• All students, faculty/staff and vaccination-eligible community members visiting campus are required to be fully vaccinated (two weeks after second dose).
• Please show your uLethbridge or Alberta Health Services QR code when requested.
• Masks are mandatory on campus.
• Please maintain physical distancing and sanitize your hands.
• Please do not come to campus if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
• Thank you for helping to keep our community safe and healthy.
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Contact:
Trevor Kenney, News & Information Manager
403-360-7639 (cell)
trevor.kenney@uleth.ca
@uLethbridge
