National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Gathering

All members of the UPEI community are invited to gather at 12 noon in the quadrangle in front of SDU Main Building—rain or shine—to reflect, offer prayer, and listen about the importance of Truth and Reconciliation and watch a brief drum and dance presentation by Big Drum (NCPEI Language and Drumming Group) and dancers Sophia and Ellie Bourge-Youth. Elder Dr. Judy Clark, UPEI's Elder in Residence, will say a prayer and speak on Truth and Reconciliation. Native Council of PEI President and Chief Lisa Cooper will also speak.

"Bones of Crows" award-winning film screening

Every post-secondary institution in the Atlantic region (also known as the Wabanaki Confederacy) with an Indigenous centre will screen the film "Bones of Crows" film and be given the opportunity to ask questions or reflect on the film collectively.

The location for the screening is Room 242 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall. It will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude at 8:00 pm followed by some open audience reflection and refreshments.

Wabanaki-Wide Sewing Program

Every post-secondary institution in the Atlantic region (also known as the Wabanaki Confederacy) with an Indigenous centre will sew a ribbon skirt or shirt together.

Joining in person or virtually, this program is meant to create a sense of nationhood while sharing important teachings about the ribbon skirt/shirt.

The workshop will be hosted in Room 240 in Bernardine Hall and begins at 3:00 pm and concludes at 7:00 pm on both days.

Wabanaki-Wide Sewing Program

Every post-secondary institution in the Atlantic region (also known as the Wabanaki Confederacy) with an Indigenous centre will sew a ribbon skirt or shirt together.

Joining in person or virtually, this program is meant to create a sense of nationhood while sharing important teachings about the ribbon skirt/shirt.

The workshop will be hosted in Room 240 in Bernardine Hall and begins at 3:00 pm and concludes at 7:00 pm on both days.

Straight Arrow Award Gathering

Straight Arrow was originally created in 1948 and is the first Indigenous superhero to lead a comic book series (55 issues) with ally, Packy McCloud. Straight Arrow and the team named after him, “The Straight Arrows”, received the 2021 PEI Island Literacy Award for (The Chosen: Straight Arrow—Ann without an “E”) featuring the daughter of Straight Arrow. 

Now in its third year, the awards continue to celebrate Indigenous and Ally leaders for National Truth and Reconciliation Day every September 30.

Carla Stewart and Kasper Lasia named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 4-10 are Carla Stewart (women’s rugby) and Kasper Lasia (men’s soccer).

UPEI women’s rugby player and third-year nursing student, Carla Stewart from Crapaud, PEI scored two tries in the home opener win against the Acadia University Axewomen.

UPEI’s Mawi’omi Centre hosting series of events in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day

The Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre at UPEI is hosting a series of events leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is September 30, 2023.

“All of these events are put together to encourage relationship-building as a means of unveiling truth and walking toward reconciliation,” said Jasmine Pauzé, Mawi'omi Centre Coordinator. “When we understand and strengthen our relations, we better understand our own identity and our role in influencing change."

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