Indigenous Awareness Week kicks off at the University of Lethbridge
Naveen Day- 0
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Indigenous Awareness Week kicked off at the University of Lethbridge’s Science Commons on Monday morning. After prayers, a song and speeches from dignitaries, they held a mini powwow and dance demonstration. Vice-Provost for Indigenous Relations at the University, Doctor Leroy Little Bear says, this is the first year the week is being celebrated campus-wide.
Since becoming President and Vice-Chancellor at the university, this is Dr. Digvir Jayas’ first Indigenous Awareness Week. He says the purpose of the week is to incorporate Indigenous methods and wisdom into their modern teachings.
In addition to the kickoff of Indigenous Awareness Week, the faculty of Fine Arts was given a Blackfoot name, Piiksinaasin, which when translated into English, means Fancy Writer.
Indigenous Awareness Week runs at the University of Lethbridge until March 15.
