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DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe Office of Indigenous Initiatives at McGill University 
 is pleased to invite you to the 2023 Indigenous Awareness Weeks (IAW) Open
 ing Ceremony and Keynote Address. This year's keynote will feature acclaim
 ed author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice. Register to attend now.\n\nWaubg
 eshig Rice\, a renowned Anishinaabe author and storyteller from Wasauksing
  First Nation\, has written three novels and a short story collection. His
  works have been published in numerous anthologies. His most recent novel\
 , Moon of the Crusted Snow\, was published in 2018 and became a national b
 estseller. He graduated from the journalism program at Toronto Metropolita
 n University in 2002 and spent most of his journalism career with the Cana
 dian Broadcasting Corporation as a video journalist and radio host. He lef
 t CBC in 2020 to focus on his literary career. He lives in Sudbury\, Ontar
 io with his wife and three sons. His forthcoming novel\, Moon of the Turni
 ng Leaves\, will be published in October 2023.\n\nMr. Rice will deliver an
  address entitled\, “The Community Roots of Storytelling Careers.” To lear
 n more about him\, please visit his website.\n\nThe Opening Ceremony and K
 eynote Address will take place on Monday\, September 18\, 2023\, from 5:00
 -7:00 pm at the Leacock Building (room 232). It will kick off this year’s 
 Indigenous Awareness Weeks (IAW)\, an event series\, which takes place on 
 McGill’s downtown campus from September 18-30\, 2023. In addition to Mr. R
 ice's address\, the ceremony will feature opening words by Kanien'kehá:ka 
 Faith Keeper Otsi'tsakén:ra (Charlie) Patton and a performance by Inuit th
 roat singers Qattuu and Abigail Asheevak. Refreshments will be provided at
  a reception from 5:00-5:30 pm.\n\nThe poster for this event was designed 
 by Anishnawbe\, Oji-Cree\, and Two-Spirit artist NiibinDesigns.\n\nAccessi
 bility Information:\n\nThe Leacock Building has an accessible entrance on 
 the east side of the building\, and is also accessible through the Arts Bu
 ilding. All floors are accessible via elevators.\n\nAccessible washrooms a
 re available on the 1st basement and 5th floors. Gender-neutral washrooms 
 are available on the 2nd and 5th floors. \n\nTo find out more about the 20
 23 Indigenous Awareness Weeks\, please visit the IAW webpage.\n\n \n
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LOCATION:CA\, QC\, Montreal\, Leacock Building\, Room 232
SUMMARY:Indigenous Awareness Weeks Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address with 
 Waubgeshig Rice
URL:https://www.mcgill.ca/indigenous/channels/event/indigenous-awareness-we
 eks-opening-ceremony-keynote-address-waubgeshig-rice-349916
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