Planting our Seeds 2.0: Resurgence of the Indigenous Voice begins November 9

Tue, 01 Nov 2022

Program returns to continue discussions about Indigenous history, culture and community

The Town of Oakville is proudly partnering with Grandmother’s Voice again to present Planting our Seeds 2.0: Resurgence of the Indigenous Voice. This series celebrates Indigenous culture and community, as well as encourages critical discussions about historical and contemporary issues facing Indigenous Peoples.

Led by local urban Indigenous leaders, the first virtual session of Planting our Seeds 2.0 begins Wednesday, November 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. to coincide with Treaties Recognition Week. Speaker Faith Hale will launch the series by opening up conversation about treaties, as well as the current climate of Urban Indigenous Voices and matters within Halton and Ontario.

The free series will continue every Wednesday throughout November using the Zoom online platform from noon to 1:30 p.m., with an in-person session beginning at the orange crosswalk in downtown Oakville at Thomas and Church streets on Wednesday, December 14 (time to be determined) to offer authentic insight into Indigenous peoples perspectives and experiences both locally and globally. Speakers include Grandmother Renee, Chandra Maracle, residential school survivor Robbie (Roberta) Hill and Dawn Hill.

Planting our Seeds program themes include:

• Land and Treaty Acknowledgement
• Examining the current state of urban Indigenous members of the community
• Community discussion around the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
• The resurgence of Indigenous voice, resiliency and culture
• Seeking reciprocity, community accountability and responsibility

To register for the program, visit the Planting Our Seeds: Resurgence of the Indigenous Voice registration page.

Background

• Planting our Seeds launched in 2021 as an eight-week virtual program celebrating Indigenous culture and community. Key themes included land and treaty acknowledgement, examining the current state of urban Indigenous members of the community, community discussion around Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the resurgence of Indigenous voice, resiliency, and culture.
• Watch the 2021 Planting our Seeds program on YouTube or visit Indigenous Culture and Community page to learn more.
• Grandmother’s Voice celebrates the diversity of Indigenous education across the country, shedding light on innovative and effective programs that are deserving of equitable support as called for by the TRC. Please visit Grandmother's Voice website for more information.
• To learn more about the program, visit Indigenous Culture and Community page at oakville.ca.