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[OPIRG-EVENTS] Thu.Feb.15 - New Sun Lecture Series on Aboriginal Peoples




The 2001 New Sun Lecture Series: 
Aboriginal Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future 

THURSDAY, February 15, 2001  /  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  /  Refreshments 

Saint Paul University, Amphitheatre, Room 1124
223 Main Street, Ottawa


"For an Amerindian Autohistory: The Foundations of a Social Ethic


Guest Speakers:

Dr. Georges Sioui (Huron-Wendat)
    Aboriginal activist, academic and author of "For an Amerindian 
    Autohistory: An Essay on the Foundations of a Social Ethic" and
    "Huron-Wendat: The Heritage of the Circle"

Jonathon R. Dewar (Huron-Wendat)
    SSHRC doctoral fellow specializing in Native Canadian literature at 
    University of New Brunswick

Elder William Commanda (Algonquin First Nation, Kitigan Zibi)
    One of the most respected elders in North America, William
    Commanda is known internationally as a political and spiritual leader.

Georges Sioui is one of the first to present guidelines for the study 
of First Nations history from a First Nations point of view.  He argues 
that such guidelines provide a way to greatly improve the way 
First Nations and Canadian society percieve each other.  He also 
suggests that the First Nations belief in the "Great Cirlce of Life," 
that is, making connections with the entire living world, is  necessary 
if human beings hope to achieve abundance, quality and peace for all.


Contact: Daryold Corbiere Winkler, Coordinator    (613) 236-3814
              <newsunlectures@ustpaul.ca>

Free and Open to the Public    /    Free Parking

The New Sun Lectures are made possible through the New Sun Fund 
administered by the Community Foundation of Ottawa.

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