Elders from the Indigenous community are on campus each week to share knowledge and traditional practices, to offer guidance and support, for story telling, cultural teaching and spiritual mentoring. Indigenous Elder support is available to any University of Lethbridge student, staff or faculty from any culture.
Niipístsi otsítainnisi’yihpi (When Leaves Fall), October 2025 Schedule
Staah’tsi’naims’skaa’ki (Thunder Pipe Woman Under the Sky), Cathy Hunt
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Tuesday, Oct. 21 *Cathy is not longer available on this date due to unforseen circumstances.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Iikaisskini Gathering Centre, W650
Niinaisipistoo (Owl Chief), Dr. Francis First Charger
Thursday, Oct. 9 (Room change for this date only: W650, Iikaisskini Gathering Centre)
Thursday, Oct. 23 *Francis is no longer availble on this date due to unforseen circumstances.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Elders and Ceremony Room, A430
Miisaminiskim (Ancient Buffalo Stone), Shirlee Crow Shoe
Wenesday, Oct. 15
Monday, Oct. 20
Monday, Oct. 27
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Iikaisskini Gathering Centre, W650
*Dates are subject to change. For more information, visit ulethbridge.ca/indigenous/elder-residence
Contact:
Sant Oka | sant.oka@uleth.ca | ulethbridge.ca/indigenous/elder-residence