Advisory — Numerous activities mark University of Lethbridge Truth and Reconciliation Week

To raise awareness about the impact and legacy of the residential school system in Canada, the University of Lethbridge marks September 22 to 26 as Truth and Reconciliation Week on campus with events and activities open to all students and employees.

ULethbridge continues an ongoing commitment to be a responsible steward to the Blackfoot Confederacy and the larger Treaty 7 territory where it resides. The University invites everyone to learn more about the true spirit and intent of Treaty 7 as understood by Elders and community members at the opening Treaty 7 Day Presentation on Monday, Sept. 22, at noon in the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre.

WHAT: Truth and Reconciliation Week

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 22 to Friday, Sept. 26

WHERE: ULethbridge campus

Indigenous knowledge, culture, tradition and worldview have always been foundational to ULethbridge since becoming a university in 1967. ULethbridge is home to one of Canada’s first Native American Studies departments (now known as Indigenous Studies) which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The University will celebrate five decades of Indigenous education and programming, community-engagement, and scholarship and research throughout the year.

Each day of the week offers more activities to advance understanding and reconciliation, including rock painting, film screenings, lectures and a barbecue. For a full list of events, visit ulethbridge.ca/indigenous/truth-and-reconciliation-week.

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Contact: 

Trevor Kenney, Manager of Public Affairs
403-329-2710
403-360-7639 (cell)

trevor.kenney@uleth.ca
@ULethbridge

Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.