"The 7 Generations and The 7 Grandfather Teachings" on Nov. 9
Join us for a Native American Heritage Month Program: "The 7 Generations and The 7 Grandfather Teachings" with guest speaker James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, a descendent of Turtle Mountain, is an international speaker, author & creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day. His mission is to inspire people to live the good life by sharing ancient wisdom to influence modern solutions through an indigenous perspective. This talk will present the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabeg as a means of developing interconnectedness and interdependence. The seven grandfather teachings--the sacred law of the Anishinaabeg--show us how to lead Mino-bimaadiziwin ‘the good life': a life without contradiction or conflict, a life of peace and balance.
This program will be held in a virtual format. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
Guest Speaker: James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw
James is recognized as a leading voice on the interconnectedness of language & culture. His keen insights were developed through speaking with and recording elders and native language speakers (many of whom have since passed on) in Canada, Michigan, and Minnesota as part of the Ojibwe Language Dictionary Project.
For over twenty years, James has moved seamlessly through diverse settings locally and internationally. In addition to keynote speeches for academic, philanthropic, business and community organizations, he facilitates local community roundtable groups. He has consulted with school districts, colleges, historical societies and government agencies to develop and teach language and cultural programs. He has also been featured on numerous podcasts, radio & television programs in addition to publications.
This program is co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement and the University Interdisciplinary Studies (UIS) program.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Coté, Assistant Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and/or Judy Wyman Kelly, Associate Program Director, UIS.