September 30th marks a commitment across Turtle Island for settlers, newcomers and Indigenous people alike, to remember the impacts of colonization and partake in building right relation with each other, with the land and with Indigenous peoples. The day also marks a recurring remembrance of the countless children who were abducted from their home communities and families and put into residential schools, many of whom never returned. Indigenous children continue to be overrep

The Wîcihitowin Indigenous Student Alliance (WISA) is excited to announe a collaboration with AUGSA, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nukskahtowin, and other AU partners celebrating National Indigenous History Month! Students are welcome to join the opening virtual circle on June 1st, with a few spots reserved for in-person attendance. Event details here: Then over the month of June, a series of online events to support conversations on Indigenous knowledge systems, Indigenou

Photo Credit: https://www.jaimeblackartist.com/exhibitions/ May 5 is Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. Many communities also use MMIWG2S+ or MMEIP to include Two-Spirit, trans, gender-diverse, men, boys, and other Indigenous relatives impacted by this ongoing crisis. Red Dress Day began with the REDress Project, created by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010. The project uses empty

March 21 st marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Wîcihitowin Indigenous Student Alliance recognizes the importance of unity amongst Nations and all of the diverse people who share the spaces of life, work and community. We stand in solidarity with marginalized populations and pause to reflect, listen, and take action. As an advocacy group, we challenge injustices. In many Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island, the medicine wheel re

Join us for a grounding event led by Shane Patterson, Dr. Lana Ray and the Indigenous Student Alliance. Walking A Good Way on Mother Earth - February 10th. Registration is required: Register here

Blue Monday is a term used to describe the slump that many feel after the holidays conclude. January can be a time of stress, recuperating and managing mood during the dark and cold days. Our Indigenous ancestors (regardless of where you are from!) honoured the seasons and adjusted accordingly. However in our modern world, we often don't get time to flow with the seasons or the gifts and lessons they bring. A few of our members wanted to share some tips that help them with th

Introduction to Métis Clothing Métis clothing developed as a distinct style in the early 1800s in the Red River region as Métis identity strengthened. Paintings from this era show men wearing blue capotes, Assomption sashes, decorated leggings, and moccasins. Their clothing was tailored like Euro-North American garments but made from hides and adorned with beadwork that showcased Métis artistry. The Métis were also central middlemen in the beaver pelt and buffalo robe trade,

In this Métis week post, we explore today’s topic with our voice-the Michif language! Michif was curated for and by the Métis people, originally from the French fur traders and First Nations women, consisting of a combination of French nouns and Cree/Algonquin verbs. Since the Métis were a travelling people, there are different dialects across Canada. Let’s explore each dialect a little further 🔍 Northern Michif: this dialect is more common in Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan