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Repositioning Native Women in Canadian History: Enhancing Curriculum - Oct. 22 & 23 |
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Trent University's Department of Native Studies and School of Education and Professional Learning along with The Ontario Women's History Network present: Repositioning Native Women in Canadian History: Enhancing Curriculum - Oct. 22 & 23 Monday, October 18, 2004, Peterborough Trent University's Department of Native Studies and School of Education and Professional Learning along with The Ontario Women's History Network present Repositioning Native Women in Canadian History: Enhancing Curriculum, October 22 and 23 in the Enweying Building on the East Bank of the Symons Campus. Elementary and secondary teachers, education students and members of the public are invited to engage in learning about the Ontario public and private school systems and the work that is taking place to ensure that curriculum reflects the current and historic reality of Aboriginal women in Canada. The Conference begins on October 22 at 5:30 p.m. with registration, appetizers and networking, dinner and keynote speaker Trent's Professor Paula Sherman, who will speak on "The Pocahontas Syndrome: Perceptions of Aboriginal Women In North American History". There will also be a performance of the Otonaabe Women's Handdrum. The Conference continues October 23 at 8 a.m. with breakfast and keynote speaker Nicole Bell, Ph.D. candidate in Native Studies at Trent. She will talk about "Bimaadiziwin Cultural Healing and Learning Program - curriculum in Aboriginal Schools." A panel discussion on "Addressing Contemporary Issues Surrounding Aboriginal Education," workshops and field trips will follow in the afternoon. Registration for the full conference is $95 ($50 for full time students) and Saturday only is $75. To register, please call Trent University Conference Co-ordinator Lori Johnston, 748-1011 ext. 1250 or e-mail conferences@trentu.ca -30- For further information, please contact Professor Paula Sherman, 748-1011, ext. 7904 or psherman@trentu.ca
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