Exhibit: Hartmut Lutz Collection of Indigenous Literature
Fall 2023 Semester | Bennett Library, Special Collections

The Hartmut Lutz Collection of Indigenous Literature contains over 1000 books by Canadian and American Indigenous authors and on Indigenous subjects, and was donated to SFU Library’s Special Collections and Rare Books in 2018. This exhibit selection represents storytelling and their adaptation in Canada and the United States. The display showcases authors from various Nations across the North American continent, but it is not exhaustive.

Indigenous Education Week with the Faculty of Education
September 25-29

The Office of Indigenous Education hosts Indigenous Education Week – an opportunity to review our individual and collective commitments towards meaningful reconciliation.

Truth and Reconciliation–Learning to Unlearn
September 25, Saywell Hall Atrium; September 26, SRYC Mezzanine; September 27, Harbour Centre Concourse | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come together to learn to unlearn and commit to one of Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. The Social Echoes, a group affiliated with SFU’s Centre for Restorative Justice, is hosting three events for students, faculty, and staff at SFU's three campuses. Gain knowledge, challenge your beliefs, and discover ways to make a lasting impact.

Angela Sterritt: Indigenous Women’s Knowledge, Power & Human Security
September 25 | Harbour Centre Room 1400 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Esteemed author and journalist Angela Sterritt delves into her national bestselling book, Unbroken. She shares how her experiences have shaped her understanding of insecurity, the barriers to safety that Indigenous people navigate and actively push against, highlighting Indigenous women's inherent strength to support, survive and heal.

Reflecting on Truth & Reconciliation: Decolonizing Teaching Journeys at SFU
September 26 | Halpern Centre 114 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join SFU faculty panelists, the Centre for Educational Excellence and TILT for an opportunity to discuss how some instructors have responded to the challenge of decolonizing their courses and teaching. This in-person, interdisciplinary conversation will include practical and thoughtful suggestions for intentional next steps, with curated resources and an invitation to consultation.

One Year Later: A Look Back at a New Indigenous Classic
September 27 | Harbour Centre, room 2270 | 12 -1 p.m.

Award-winning author, William Lindsay, in conversation with SFU’s Am Johal, will discuss his crucially acclaimed novel, Rez Dog Blues & The Haiku: A Savage Life in Bits and Pieces and about the transformative impact of sharing his life as an Indigenous youth in print.

Salish Singing and Drumming Workshop
September 27 | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Try your hand at Salish singing and drumming with Russell Wallace, a composer, producer, and traditional Lil’wat singer. Wallace has been part of award-winning recording groups such as Kalan Wi and Spiritual Warriors, and his music has been part of a number of film and television soundtracks and theatre/dance productions. In 2019 Wallace was the artist in residence with the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

CCDI Webinar: Moving from reconciliation to reconciliACTION: Engaging and supporting Indigenous communities
September 28 | Online | 10 - 11 a.m. (1 p.m. EDT)

It has now been eight years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released their 94 Calls to Action, and many organizations are now beginning to take their first steps in establishing authentic relationships with Indigenous communities. Join the CCDI for this panel discussion with Indigenous leaders and allies alike as we ask the question: where should organizations focus their resources and energy to ensure the longevity and health of those connections and start to create safer working environments for Indigenous employees?

A Tour of SFU Library’s Indigenous Curriculum Resource Centre
September 28 | Bennett Library, Indigenous Curriculum Resource Centre | 11 a.m.

The Indigenous Curriculum Resource Centre (ICRC) was developed to support SFU community members to learn about (and implement) decolonization and Indigenization for their classroom practices and pedagogy. Join Indigenous Initiatives Librarian Ashley Edwards for a tour of the ICRC! She’ll share information about the space design, artwork, and what you can expect to find in the collection, while also introducing the classification system used.

SEE Dialogue on The Nexus of Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability
September 29 | SRYE 4016 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Cliff Atleo, Marianne Ignace and others for a presentation and interactive, moderated dialogue incorporating perspectives related to how sustainability concepts are integrated into Indigenous knowledge and practices, and how this knowledge can guide us to overcome global challenges.

Skookum Surrey–National  Day For Truth and Reconciliation
September 29 | Holland Park | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

To mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join the Surrey Urban Indigenous Leadership Committee (SUILC) for an afternoon of drumming, storytelling, coffee, tea and bannock. This event will be rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to wear an orange shirt and bring their drums.

Root Dwellers Music Showcase: National Truth & Reconciliation Day Event
September 29 | The Anza Club | 8-11:30 p.m.

Root Dwellers presents Indigenous music artists Lil Smudge (Hip-Hop/R&B) and Yellow Bunny (Alternative/Hip-Hop). Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite. This event is 19+.

Looking ahead: Additional upcoming events

• From Reconnaissance to Repatriation: Reflecting on the work of Dr. George MacDonald and Bill Reid | October 19 | The Bill Reid Gallery (Vancouver) & Online | 2:30 p.m.

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