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Four Directions Aboriginal Centre welcomes new Cultural Counsellor

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On Nov. 13, Vernon Altiman (Mishiikenh) started his first day as Four Directions Aboriginal Centre’s new Cultural Counsellor. Altiman’s appointment fulfills a four-month vacancy for the position, previously called Elder in Residence. The Cultural Counsellor operates as an advisor for Indigenous youth...

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Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre space set to expand

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On Oct. 11, Director of Indigenous Initiatives Janice Hill (Kanonhsyonni), revealed that Queen’s would be expanding the Four Directions Aboriginal Centre.  During the Gender Matters Speaker Series, Hill announced that the expansion of Four Directions would follow the recommendation set out by the...

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Ceremony celebrates inclusivity

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The sound of a drum is not unlike that of a heartbeat. “Most Indigenous cultures say that the beat of the drum is the heartbeat of Mother Earth,” Vanessa McCourt, Four Directions advisor, said. “So when we bang the drum that’s a reminder of our connection to Mother Earth.” Every Thursday, the Four...

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