Leanna Marshall is a member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. Her art practice focuses on the art of ancestral storytelling – creating an intersection where viewers can meet to understand the essence of relationships, connection/disconnection and loss. Through the making and documentation of seven jingle dresses, Marshall explores the stories that have shaped her perception of the complexities of her family history in the context of Canadian history. The social inequities, resistance and sadness told in these narratives serves as a springboard to examine the act of healing, compassion and forgiveness.

Students will tour the exhibition, and afterwards Gallery Curator Suzanne Luke will participate in the lecture. 

We are running a Game Night on Wednesdays in the Digital Library and Learning Commons (room 108 in Grand River Hall) starting January 10th as a partnership with Laurier International, the YMCA and the Laurier Library for international students and newcomers in our community! The program has been developed to bring together members of the community through gaming and to encourage the development of friendships and English-second language skills. 

Email Michelle Goodridge at mgoodridge@wlu.ca if you’d like to volunteer - we can offer co-curricular credit for your time.  

Mike Cachagee of the Chapleau Cree First Nation attended three residential schools between the ages of three and 16. He is nationally recognized for his work in healing and reconciliation through the National Residential Schools Survivors Society. He is chair of the Ontario Indian Residential School Support Services.

Friends and Neighbours is a grassroots committee supporting the Woodland Cultural Centre and its Save the Evidence Campaign in Brantford ON.