Aboriginal Student Resource Centre
1455 de Maisonneuve O H-440 H3G 1M8 Montreal, QC, Canada

Marianopolis College - The Circles will be starting mid-January, and more information will be sent out to the selected participants prior. Registration form: https://forms.gle/tDYFguMTzfKummHD8 Circles for Reconciliation is a Manitoba-based non-profit, which organizes discussions between Indigenous and non-Indigenous, mediated by specially trained facilitators. The purpose of the Circles is to foster the spirit of reconciliation and create meaningful and mutually respectful r...elationships. The initiative consists of a series of 10 Circles (to be held virtually through Zoom), spread out over 10 weeks and bringing together 5 Indigenous students and 5 non-Indigenous students from Cegeps and universities in Montreal. The same 10 student have to commit to all 10 meetings in order to complete the Circle and receive a certificate. Not only is it an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture, history and heritage, to open up about our complex identities as Canadians, but also allows for the creation of strong bonds in an online environment. Plus, participation in the Circles can count significantly in any Indigenous studies related Certificate offered at the Cegep or university level. Participants of the Circle will also have the opportunity to write one (or many) piece of writing (research, opinion, creative writing) on any theme related to the Reconciliation discussions to be published (hopefully in print!) in an edited booklet in collaboration with the Marianopolis Literary Magazine and the Indigenous Studies Certificate. If you are Indigenous, please note that there is no required knowledge to take part in the Circles. It doesn't matter how in-touch you feel with your culture; the most important contribution is your raw experience. We are here to listen to your truth, to respect it and to empower you, and do not ask that you 'teach' others about your heritage. Please note, also, that the Circles ensure equal representation: there will be an equal number of Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants, and one Indigenous facilitator among the two that will guide the discussion. The Circles provide a safe place for sharing and mutual understanding and bonding, and they need your participation to happen.

Are you a new or returning Indigenous student at Concordia? Join the ASRC STUDENTS & ALUMNI *Private* group! You can find out about our many exciting online events & workshops planned for the semester as well as connect virtually with student supports and peers! We look forward to seeing you!

Check out the ASRC at Concordia's Fall Orientation online! Undergraduate Student Orientation Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. EDT... [ Parents of new students welcome ] Register at : https://cuorientation-undergrad.vfairs.com/en/ Graduate Student Orientation Thursday, September 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. EDT Register at: https://cuorientation-grad.vfairs.com/ More information at: https://www.concordia.ca/studen/success//orientation.html

The ASRC's fall 2020 Orientation for all new and returning students is to be a part of Concordia's Virtual Orientation September 1 & 3. Details to come! http://www.concordia.ca/studen/success/new/orientation.html

Interesting job as Community Manager -

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Indigenous Community Engagement - Project Assistant Project Number: Q-31100-22 http://www.concordia.ca//fina/work-study/job-postings.html