Carleton University is hosting two special events Cultivating Connections between Carleton University & Aboriginal Peoples

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The Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Aboriginal Policy on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012
Cultivating Connections between Carleton University and Aboriginal Peoples An Aboriginal research and policy gathering (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) This gathering will bring together academics, community members, students and other stakeholders to discuss how Carleton University can work with Aboriginal peoples to advance the universitys position as a noted centre for Aboriginal learning and innovative research, and to address issues that matter to Aboriginal peoples, communities across Canada and the world. The Aboriginal Co-ordinated Strategy (carleton.ca/aboriginal/resources/aboriginal-coordinated-strategy/) commits Carleton to realizing fundamental values, such as welcoming opportunities to include indigenous knowledge into the learning environment and addressing real-world issues while recognizing the history and contemporary contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis. The gathering will bring together individuals and groups from an array of backgrounds to work together to turn statements like these into action. The Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Aboriginal Policy Speaker: Satsan (Herb George), president of the National Centre for First Nations Governance (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) Established in 2009, the Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Aboriginal Policy provides a vehicle for examining a wide range of policy issues, cases, models and tools related to First Nations, Mtis and Inuit communities across Canada. Under this initiative, the university annually invites a noted leader in the Aboriginal community, the non-profit sector, government or business to present a public lecture on Aboriginal policy. This years speaker is Satsan (Herb George), president of the National Centre for First Nations Governance. Satsan is a Wetsuweten Hereditary Chief of the Frog Clan. He has been a long-time speaker for the Wetsuweten Nation and previously served as speaker for both the Gitxsan and the Wetsuweten Nations. There will be an informal reception with refreshments between events, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additional Invitations To have an invitation sent to your Aboriginal community partners, please contact Karin More at karin_more@carleton.ca If you have any questions, please contact Katherine Graham, Senior Advisor to the President and Provost, at katherine_graham@carleton.ca. This event is a collaboration of and funded by the Carleton University Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), and the Faculty of Public Affairs.