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Restoring Heritage: Repatriation and Indigenous Rights in Virtual Archives Q̓íx itasu Elroy White Mitchell Holmes also offers Whose Land- Land Treaties and Treaty Rights. Q̓íx̌ itasu Elroy White also offers Drone operation in Archaeology- The M̓ṇúxvit Approach. Overture with the Arts also offer A is for Allyship, Unpacking the N- Word, and more. In this Anti-Discrimination session, students are encourage to recognize and understand their own privilege. By defining what privilege, unconscious bias, racism and intersectionality means, students will better understand the challenges that marginalized groups face. Using our trademark edutainment style that combines video, slam poetry, and participation & interaction, students will learn how to be allies and feel empowered to speak out against injustices. P is for Privilege Overture with the Arts Fight For Sovereignty Mitchell Holmes Shé:kon sewakwé:on, Mitch iontia'ts. Tkaronto nitewaké:non. My name is Mitch, and I am mixed Kanien'kehá:ka and English. In this session we will take a deep dive into sovereignty, treaties, land rights, and conflicts that have erupted due to the Canadian government's failure to recognize sovereignty. Students will be asked to critically think about the conflicts that have occurred and reflect on how they have shaped, and continue to shape the current Indigenous-political climate. Fort William Historical Park also offers Fur Trade Explorers. Tracks, Skulls, and Furs Fort William Historical Park Come learn about the various fur trade animals by examining their tracks, skulls and their furs! In this virtual program, participants will learn what animals drove the fur trade and what their pelts were used for. We will also use clues from tracks and skulls of the animals discussed to learn about: prey/predator animals, and the different types of eaters. Social Studies & History 86 Explore the relationship between Indigenous communities and museums, focusing on repatriation and cultural heritage. Using the Heiltsuk Nation's Carpenter Seat as a case study, students will apply AI technology to research open-access archives, identifying items removed from communities and examining the challenges of preserving cultural heritage while respecting Indigenous rights under UNDRIP.

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