T.I. News and Events

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Turtle Island Events are posted to our website calendar. If you want to see what's coming up, be sure to check regularly as we are always updating our Indigenous events!

Indigenous comic artist to take up writing residency

The English and Creative Writing department welcomes comic artist and illustrator Cole Pauls for a month-long residency Jan. 17 to Feb. 18. Next campus event is Jan 26 at 4:30 PM @ Leddy's Collaboratory room.

Cole Pauls is also available for one-on-one sessions that can be booked Monica Burdzy.

Drums Before Sundown

New CJAM Radio Show!

Looking to explore different types of music? Looking to hear some Indigenous music on the radio?

Tune into Drums Before Sundown Hosted by one of Turtle Island's very own Victoria Hecnar

Wednesdays from 2-3PM

Visit CJAM Radio's website

Campus News & Events

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Wellness focus of poetry and music night

An evening of poetry and music will focus on themes of wellness Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Green Bean Café.

The event is co-hosted by the Lancers Recover program, the Peer Support Centre, and UWindsor Pride. 

Fire Keepers and the Fire Within

Stanford Zhupkooum White talks about his story and journey of becoming a Fire Keeper.

In addition to other topics, he will also offer insight about the sacredness and meaning of the tobacco bundle through a Zoom session.

Fri, Jan 27 @ 3PM

Bursaries & Scholarships

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The Student Awards & Financial Aid office invites students to revisit their award profile in UWinsite Student, as many awards have a Jan. 31 deadline and many deadlines have been extended.

Need extra help with funding but have already applied to all the uWindsor bursaries and awards?

Check out Scholarships Canada! They can give you a variety of funding options from across Canada.

Community News & Events

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In partnership with Microsoft Canada, TECHNATION is looking for students to come up with an idea of how AI can be used to serve people with disabilities and remove barriers to accessibility.

You could win devices from Microsoft and cash prizes – over $20,000 is up for grabs! More details here.

Parliamentary Internship Programme (PIP)

PIP is excited to announce that new support from the House of Commons that opens to 12 Intern placements for 2023/24 and to increase the salary to $35,000 over 10 months.

Applications for the internship are open, and close on Jan 31.

Information webinars for applicants are available on January 12th (in English) and 13th (in French), to present the Programme and answer questions.

Did you know the Canada Revenue Agency hires Indigenous students for various positions across Canada?

CRA is currently looking for talented individuals to fill a variety of full-time and part-time student level positions within the Ontario CRA offices. For more information please check out: Indigenous Student Employment Program (ISEP) 2022-2023 – Your career awaits in Ontario!

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest

Are you a 2-spirit individual? Are you looking for a judgment free, safe place to explore your identities and what they mean to do you?

Consider joining the 2-Spirit Circle that meets on a bi-weekly basis to meet others who are exploring what it means to be 2-Spirit.

Resources

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• Provides cultural and spiritual support through one-on-one guidance sessions



• Shares knowledge and expertise in different areas through cultural teachings

• Offers access to medicines and smudge