Conestoga events

This event welcomes all community members interested in learning more about Indigenous land-based sustainability practices at Conestoga College and beyond.

Learn from local Elders and community leaders, and how to get involved.

A traditional foods meal will be served. Please bring a feast bundle (cup, plate, bowl and utensils). 

Time:

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Agenda:

4:30 p.m. Welcome and opening statement

5:00 p.m. Keynote speaker, Jan Longboat

5:35 p.m. Concurrent land-based learning workshops, including

• • honouring the land and saving and sharing seeds,
  • designing a sustainable and edible habitat,
  • birch bark canoes and how we once travelled, and
  • planting your own tobacco to take home.

7:00 p.m. Dinner (includes traditional food options)

8:00 p.m. Closing remarks

Location:

Conestoga College, Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Doon Main Building, Room 1B18 (Blue Room)

To register:

Registration is required for this event as space is limited. For more information, please contact Andrew Judge.