Talking with Children about Colonization

Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
Location: TBA

In this series we will be looking at what, how much and how to tell children in our lives about the history and current developments of Canada’s colonization, in practical ways that are appropriate and respectful of their developmental stages.

Session Title Date
Identity Exercise: Our Connection with the Land Wednesday, September 26
Thanksgiving and its Meanings, Reconnections – bringing it to your thanksgiving table Wednesday, October 3
Current issues affecting Indigenous People/Misconceptions – how to talk with your children about it Wednesday, October 10
Actions & moving forward Wednesday, October 17

Facilitators: Mikaela D. Gabriel, PhD Student, Clinical & Counselling Psychology at OISE/University of Toronto & Mairi McKenna-Edwards, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Division of Student Life.

Registration required. U of T students, staff, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and their partner are welcome to attend. Please let us know if you have any mobility challenges so we can accommodate your needs.