On Wednesday, Nov. 5, join Iikaisskini Indigenous Services along with Ayaahkimina (encouraging you to try hard) Indigenous Wellness Initiative for a special Wellness Wednesday ahead of National Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov. 8).
We welcome special guests Indigenous veterans Naatoiipiksi (Holy Hitter) Kendrick Fox and Niiookskasokaatsiim (Three Holy Roots) Tricia Willows for a presentation and Q&A.
Kendrick is a ULethbridge student in the Faculty of Arts and Science taking Indigenous Studies. He hopes to pursue a Bachelor of Education next semester. Tricia Willows is currently attending the University of Calgary through the Off Campus at University of Lethbridge for her Bachelors of Social Work. She currently works at the Lethbridge Shelter as a wellness monitor while she works to complete her degree.
Opening prayer and blessings with Elder Francis First Charger.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.
Contact:
Sant Oka | sant.oka@uleth.ca