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On October 3rd, 2022, the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences, and the School of Social Work celebrated the inauguration of Anishinaabeg artwork, Kinistòtàdimin, which was created by three Anishinaabeg artists from Rapid Lake/Barrier Lake: Grace Ratt, Tina Nottaway, and Shannon Chief. The artwork reflects the artists’ Anishinaabe culture, the decolonization work undertaken by the School of Social Work, as well as the powerful message that they wish to inspire in us

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We invite everyone to come and see the art pieces which are now on display at the School of Social Work, on the 12th floor of the Faculty of Social Sciences building.

Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg

Ni manàdjiyànànig Màmìwininì Anishinàbeg, ogog kà nàgadawàbandadjig iyo akì eko weshkad. Ako nongom egawìkàd kì mìgiwewàdj. Ni manàdjiyànànig kakina Anishinàbeg ondaje kaye ogog kakina eniyagizidjig enigokamigàg Kanadàng eji ondàpinangig endàwàdjin Odàwàng. Ninisidawinawànànig kenawendamòdjig kije kikenindamàwin; weshkinìgidjig kaye kejeyàdizidjig. Nigijeweninmànànig ogog kà nìgànì sòngideyedjig; weshkad, nongom; kaye àyànikàdj.

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.