U of L celebrates Indigenous Awareness Week

Indigenous Awareness Week kicks off at the University of Lethbridge Monday, as the week embraces the spirit of reconciliation by offering a host of activities designed to facilitate conversations and understanding.

There will be an Opening Ceremony held Monday at eleven in the Science Commons atrium, followed by a noon-hour feast with a mini-powwow and dance demonstration at one and a special Blackfoot Naming Transfer Ceremony for the Dhillon School of Business. 

Each day of the week offers several events, including a fry bread bake-off competition and a Metis jigging workshop. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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