Shingwauk Anishnaabe Students' Association (SASA)

🌿✨ Celebrate Indigenous Month with AUSU & SASA! ✨🌿

Join us for an afternoon of culture, community, food, and learning as we come together to celebrate Indigenous Month!

📅 Saturday, June 27th
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Speakeasy, Algoma University

What to expect:

🪶 Display of cultural items
🎨 Indigenous artisans, crafters, and vendors
🌮 Native Tacos
🌭 Scone Dogs
🍞 Scone & Butter (Vegetarian Option Available)
🎬 Screening of RUMBLE – the award-winning documentary exploring the profound influence Indigenous Peoples have had on modern music

This event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. Whether you're looking to learn, connect, support Indigenous vendors, or simply enjoy some great food and company, all are welcome!

We look forward to celebrating with you.

The Algoma District School Board warmly invites community members to a special presentation with James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, an internationally recognized Ojibwe author, speaker, digital creator, and Indigenous language advocate.

James is the author of The Seven Generations and the Seven Grandfather Teachings and has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing Indigenous language, culture, and teachings. Drawing from years of learning alongside Elders and Native language speakers across North America, he will share powerful insights on living a good life (mino-bimaadiziwin) and the importance of Indigenous knowledge and language revitalization.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 White Pines Collegiate & Vocational School
🎟️ Free Event – Open to Everyone

Whether you are an educator, student, parent, community member, or lifelong learner, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear from a respected knowledge keeper and engage with teachings that continue to inspire generations.

Chi-Miigwetch to CC Photography for the photos! Can’t wait to see them!

We’re almost ready for our Indigenous Graduation Celebration 🎓 Doors open at 5pm, and we can't wait to see all of our amazing grads!

Join us for Red Dress Day as we come together to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit❤️🪶

In partnership with Algoma U Anishinaabe Initiatives and the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Student Association, this day will center community, reflection, and healing.

May 5th | 10AM–3PM 📍 SKG

🪡 Red Dress pin beading AM workshop
🎨 Handprint art mural
🔥 Sacred fire at the AU Fire Arbour (10–3)
❤️ Presentation / Speech from Nina Toulouse at 1PM
🍽️ Lunch provided

All are welcome to take part, learn, and stand in solidarity.

📣 SASA VP Nominee Sharing Circle – Join Us Today!

All positions for the SASA 2026–2027 Executive have been filled through the self-nomination process—except for the Vice-President role.

We invite you to join us for a Sharing Circle to meet the VP nominees:
✨ Austin Chrisjohn
✨ Bruce Marsden
✨ Jayden Toulouse

🗓 Today – Thursday, April 9
🕓 4:00 – 5:00 PM (EST)
📍 Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students Lounge (SH312)

💻 Join virtually via Google Meet:
🔗 [https://meet.google.com/mei-irhz-kye](https://meet.google.com/mei-irhz-kye)
📞 +1 347-509-7873
🔢 PIN: 320 550 981 #

Come learn more about the candidates and be part of the process! 🧡

Nomination forms for 2026/2027 SASA leadership end Tomorrow (April 2nd)!

Any nomination forms need to be sent to our Chief Returning Officer: at [email protected] by 4pm tomorrow

Big congratulations to Bear Creek on winning Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year at the Juno Awards! 🎉👏

This is an incredible and well-deserved achievement, and a proud moment for our community. Bear Creek has been a strong and steady presence for many years, sharing their gifts through music, culture, and connection.

We are especially grateful for the role they have played as host and co-host drum for the Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow over the years—helping to carry forward tradition and bring people together in a good way.

Your dedication continues to uplift and inspire. We are proud to celebrate you—congratulations again, Bear Creek! 🧡