On November 12, 2020, the Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum, with the Victoria Forum, hosted "Millennia of Experience: Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19." This dialogue

On November 12, 2020, the Reconciling Ways of Knowing Forum, with the Victoria Forum, hosted "Millennia of Experience: Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19." This dialogue explored how Indigenous knowledge and science can improve public health outcomes. First Nations communities notably experienced significantly lower COVID-19 infection (1/4) and mortality (1/5) rates.

Speakers discussed how Indigenous Peoples leveraged millennia of experience from past pandemics, using sovereignty and traditional medicines to protect communities and foster resilience. The session highlighted how Indigenous approaches mitigated negative health outcomes despite systemic challenges and marginalization, offering lessons for collaboration.

For more information, visit https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca/dialogue-5 and https://www.waysofknowingforum.ca.

On January 11, 2021, the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar convened nearly 500 Canadian health leaders. Following Indigenous protocols, Dakota Grandmother

On January 11, 2021, the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar convened nearly 500 Canadian health leaders. Following Indigenous protocols, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud offered a blessing, with introductions by Dr. Sabina Ijaz and Dr. Valerie Gideon. Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, led by the National Turtle Lodge Council, shared perspectives on addressing racism in healthcare.

Access all presentation recordings here and a transcript here. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, promotes ancestral knowledge and Earth reconnection. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow them on social media.

The Reconciling Ways of Knowing dialogue, "Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19," originally aired on November 12,

The Reconciling Ways of Knowing dialogue, "Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge in Responding to COVID-19," originally aired on November 12, 2020.

Moderated by Darrin Mah, JD, the discussion featured Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr., Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, Miles Richardson, OC, Tom Swanky, JD, and Dr. Sabina Ijaz.

Panelists explored Indigenous Peoples' historical responses to pandemics, how this informed their approach to COVID-19, and broader lessons for Canadian society and the global community.

On January 11, 2021, Dr. Valerie Gideon and Dr. Sabina Ijaz delivered closing remarks for the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar. This virtual event brought

On January 11, 2021, Dr. Valerie Gideon and Dr. Sabina Ijaz delivered closing remarks for the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar. This virtual event brought together nearly 500 Canadian health leaders and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers from the National Turtle Lodge Council to address racism in healthcare.

View all presentation recordings here, or download a transcript of the concluding remarks here.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, promotes reconnecting with Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow us on social media (@turtlelodge, @theturtlelodge).