FPIC Hosts: Bawaajigewin’s Evening of Traditional Storytelling Posted on February 17, 2026 at 8:49 am. Join us as we host the Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle for a special community engagement edition of their Tech Tuesday programming. Elder Clifford Paul of Membertou, Nova Scotia will join us virtually starting at 6pm to share traditional and personal stories. Materials will be provided for an interactive activity for those who wish to take part. This event is open to the whole community. Register for in-person attendance HERE. If you wish to attend virtually, please contact rachel@bawaajigewin.ca to be added to the virtual list. Dinner, drinks, and parking passes will be provided during the event. Attendees are asked to park in Founders Lot 2 and may begin arriving at 5:30pm. Reconciliation Reels: Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger Posted on February 6, 2026 at 2:21 pm. Join us for a special Have a Heart Day screening of “Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger.” Snacks and drinks provided. Film Synopsis: Alanis Obomsawin’s 52nd film tells the story of how the life of Jordan River Anderson initiated a battle for the right of First Nations and Inuit children to receive the same standard of social, health and educational services as the rest of the Canadian population. The very timely Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger completes, on an optimistic note, the film cycle devoted to the rights of Indigenous children and peoples that began with The People of the Kattawapiskak River. FPIC Hosts: Tech Tuesday with Bawaajigewin Aboriginal Community Circle Posted on February 2, 2026 at 2:24 pm. Who gets to tell stories, and how should they be told? Dr. Keefer explores historical game development and why Indigenous community consultation is key to creating a wholistic historical meta-reality. Dinner and Drinks provided! Please bring a smart phone to participate in the live 3D Modeling activity. Dr. Katrina Keefer is an Adjunct professor of History and Cultural Studies at Trent University who specializes in West Africa and the Atlantic world. She is also a game developer who has built innovative digital approaches to allow people to immersively explore and understand the past. Much of her work focuses on methods to connect better with the biographies, societies, and identities of enslaved persons. Her current project Bunce Island – Through the Mirror uses photogrammetry of the Bunce Island slave fort in Sierra Leone and an anticolonial methodology of community co-authorship to bring precolonial Sierra Leonean narratives and the complicated worlds of the coastal slave trade to a broader global audience. Rachel Taunton is the former graduate student of Dr. Katrina Keefer, and an ongoing contributor to projects like Bunce Island – Through the Mirror. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropological Archaeology and a master’s degree in Cultural Studies from Trent University. Her research explored the frequency of recorded disease and traumatic injury in the Registers of Liberated Africans housed in the Sierra Leone public archives. She has also been published alongside Dr. Keefer in Atlantic Studies Global Currents for her work on accurate historical representation in game development. Throughout her work and her research, Rachel’s goal is to give a voice to historically erased communities and to challenge Eurocentric academia. Vision Board Workshop Posted on December 2, 2025 at 12:21 pm. As the semester wraps up, take a moment to reflect, recharge, and set your intentions for the future! Join us for a Vision Board Workshop designed to help you visualize your goals and dreams for the upcoming year. What to Expect: All materials provided (magazines, boards, art supplies) Guided activities to spark creativity and clarity A relaxing, supportive space to connect with fellow students Light refreshments to keep the vibes flowing Whether you’re planning for academic success, personal growth, or big life goals, this is your chance to create a visual roadmap that inspires and motivates you. Bring your ideas, your energy, and your vision for what’s next! Ojibwe Language Workshop with Showna Smoke Posted on December 2, 2025 at 12:07 pm. Join us for an Ojibwe Language Workshop! Learn words, phrases, and cultural insights to keep the language alive. Facilitated by Showna Smoke This is an IN-PERSON ONLY event. Made possible through our partnership with the Durham Community Health Centre. Hot Chocolate & A Movie: Elf Posted on December 2, 2025 at 12:07 pm. Join us for a cozy afternoon of hot chocolate and laughs as we screen the classic holiday comedy movie Elf! IN-PERSON ONLY. Durham College recognizing Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with events, initiatives Posted on September 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Durham College (DC) is committed to reconciliation, which requires genuine efforts to address the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and communities. Education plays a pivotal role in this process. Leading up to and on September 30 – Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – there will be a number of events and initiatives presented by the First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC). By taking part, DC students and employees will learn more about the history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, and take meaningful steps towards reconciliation. “Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are incredibly important because they remind us of the ongoing impact of colonialism and the need for healing and understanding,” said Dr. Kayla Murphy, Director, Indigenous Initiatives and a member of Walpole Island First Nation. “These days provide opportunities to honour the survivors of residential schools and reflect on the history of these institutions. They also encourage us to take concrete steps toward reconciliation, both as individuals and as a community.” Scheduled Events Orange Shirt Display Orange shirts will be on display, with information to help our community learn more about the history and meaning of this day. You can also express your support by purchasing an orange shirt at one of the Campus Stores. Date: September 23 to 30 Location: Oshawa (The PIT) and Whitby (Don Lovisa Building atrium) ‘Healing Through Food’ Panel Discussion Join us for a panel discussion with two Indigenous Chefs on the healing properties of food within the Indigenous context. All are welcome to attend. Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2:30 – 4 p.m. Location: Whitby Campus, W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, Room B101 Register now. FPIC ‘Reawakening’ Ceremony Elder Gerard Sagassige will return to the space he named Suswaaning Endaajig (Nest Away from Home) for a Reawakening Ceremony. Light refreshments will be provided. Date: Friday, September 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Centre for Collaborative Education, Room 141 Register now. Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Join us to honour this important day with guest speakers and opportunities for education and reflection. The event will start indoors and end with a gathering at the Weeping Willow Tree in the Naanaagide’endamowin Courtyard. In the evening, the DC sign (Oshawa) and Don Lovisa Building atrium (Whitby) will be illuminated in orange. Date: Monday, September 30, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Centre for Innovation and Research, Room 102, and First Peoples Indigenous Centre (CFCE Room 141) Register now. The Durham College Library has also curated a collection on Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, heritage, rights, and histories. More resources are available here.
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