Indigenous Initiatives: Programs
Join our upcoming programs featuring Indigenous Peoples, perspectives and worldviews, or watch replays of past programs.
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Ma-Nee Chacaby shares her memoir about his journey as a Two-Spirit Ojibwa-Cree lesbian.
David A. Robertson discusses his book on how small acts of Reconciliation can make a big difference over time.
Explore Indigenous knowledges towards a brighter future using a revolutionary perspective on water.
Christian Allaire discusses his journey from the Nipissing First Nation to the New York fashion scene.
Tanya Talaga retells the history of Canada through an Indigenous lens while sharing her own family’s ties.
Join Billy-Ray Belcourt and host Jeffrey Ansloos as they discuss his latest book, coexistence.
Join Tommy Orange and host Elamin Abdelmahmoud as they discuss his latest book, Wandering Stars.
Join Drew Hayden Taylor and host Denise Bolduc as they discuss his latest book, Cold.
Join Waubgeshig Rice and host Rosanna Deerchild as they discuss Moon of the Turning Leaves.
Join Michelle Good and host Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm as they discuss her book, Truth Telling.
Stephane Friday, CEO of Hockey Indigenous, shares stories of Indigenous Hockey.
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Learn more of some common technologies used by Indigenous People.
Author shares tips on fostering inclusion, reconciliation, and building relations for a better future.
Join Amanda Peters and host Lisa Moore as they discuss her stunning debut novel, The Berry Pickers.
Join Nick Medina and host Francine Cunningham to discuss his new novel, Sisters of the Lost Nation.
Bestselling authors join Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. to share tales from a bold Indigenous dark fiction collection.
L’effet de la plume est un clin d’œil là la plume de l’écrivain et aux plumes portées par des autochtones anciennement et encore de nos jours.
Robyn and Leanne, along with host Dr. Ciann Wilson, discuss Black and Indigenous perspectives on our unprecedented here and now.
Members of the Indigenous Environmental Justice Project discuss Indigenous ways of thinking about our environment.
Sally takes you through the history of birch bark biting, what it is and how and why it's done.
Indigenous architects from around the world discuss applying ancestral ingenuity to their craft.
Jody speaks with Dr. Tracy Bear about strengthening our political institutions to address racial justice and climate change.
Sally returns for a second time to add to the discussion on the importance of birch bark biting.
Stephen Graham Jones and author Naben Ruthnum discuss the horror genre.
Experts discuss the impact of environmental racism shapes our cities and displaces Black and Indigenous communities.
Librarians Mike & Hailey face off for a friendly book battle! We'll discuss 8 titles written by Indigenous authors.
Si vous êtes intéressée par l'écriture théâtrale autochtone et le théâtre autochtone d'aujourd'hui, la chance de rencontrer Dave Jenniss peut être
A virtual book club for kids and families. Today’s discussion: Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton.
Contributors Johl Whiteduck, Philip Cote, Drew Hayden Taylor and Denise Bolduc discuss their book.
Thirza Cuthand sits down with TPL to discuss her work and upcoming projects, challenges, and achievements she as an Indigiqueer filmmaker.
Joseph will share his journey through food, some Indigenous stories around food and the importance of agricultural sustainability.
Researchers Victor Lytwyn and Dean Jacobs provide a history and overview of the Dish with One Spoon from an Anishinaabe perspective.
Leading Indigenous authors and academics explore the genre of Indigenous erotica.
Top Indigenous comedians Ryan McMahon, Candy Palmater and Tim Fontaine talk about the deep connection between comedy and tragedy.
Learn about the power of traditional crafting during a pandemic from Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists.
Join author David A. Robertson and hosts Kasey and Lucas for an online book discussion.
Join our hosts Joel and Rathees for a discussion on our June 2023 Reading Challenge Online Book Discussion.
Join author Ann-Helén Laestadius and host Suzanne Methot to discuss her internationally bestselling novel, Stolen.
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