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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus, in partnership with the City of Brantford, have launched a free online learning course for the public to learn about Indigenous people’s experiences, history and culture.
The Introduction to Indigenous Matters course, offered through the Department of Indigenous Studies, Law and Social Justice, will be available online starting in January. Registration is limited. Learning is self-directed, giving participants the ability to complete the six- to eight-hour course at their own pace.
“This region has been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial,” said Bruce McKay, interim dean for the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Laurier. “As Canada continues its journey to recognize the truth of its own history in relation to Indigenous peoples, many local individuals are seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the topic. We are pleased to work with the city to provide this learning opportunity and to support the community in its work toward truth and reconciliation.”
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The course provides learners with a brief overview of the discipline of Indigenous studies, including the understanding of Indigenous matters, specifically land, language, identity and community structure.
Modules explore the lives of Indigenous communities before contact, the dynamics of early contact, and contemporary issues and experiences.
Access the course registration at bit.ly/IndigenousMatters.
Cannon to be wrapped for winter
The German field Howitzer cannon in Jubilee Terrace Park is being wrapped up for the season.
The protective covering will be put on next week and remain in place until April to help preserve the cannon and prevent deterioration over the winter.
A public notice issued by the City of Brantford said the wrapping is needed to shield the cannon from snowmelt and salt spray, which are corrosive and can cause damage. It says the cannon’s outdoor location near a busy intersection makes it vulnerable to road spray and accumulated snow.
The wrapping also prevents rust staining on the new concrete pad beneath the cannon.
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