Canada Week 2010 events will run Nov. 2-5

Canada Week is an opportunity to learn more about our friendly neighbors and get involved in frank discussions about topics that concern both them and us. The theme this year is First Nation's Issues. The following events are brought to you with the support of The Elizabeth Tower Endowment in Canadian Studies and others.

Between: Living in the Hyphen
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6-7 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Room 150
In Canada, diversity often means "one ethnicity+hyphen+Canadian," but what if you don't fit into an easy category? The 2005 documentary, "Between: Living in the Hyphen," interweaves the experiences of a group of Canadians with one parent from a European background and one from a visible minority as they struggle to find a satisfying frame of reference. Refreshments will be provided.

The History of Aboriginal People and Health Care in Canada
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5:30-7 p.m.
UAA Bookstore
This presentation of the history of Aboriginal people and health care in Canada is based on Dr. Meijer Drees' research into Canada's Indian Health Services, the history of Aboriginal nurse training and the history of Canada's Indian Hospital system. Her new book titled, "Healing History: Stories of Canada's Indian Hospital System,"is an oral history collection. Canada is known for its socialized health care and it is interesting to see how this medical system is applied to First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

Growing the Next Generation of First Nations and Alaska Native Leaders
Thursday, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Room 150
Come hear this panel discussion by Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn, Dr. Laurie Meijer Drees, Dr. Maria Campbell, Larry Merculieff and Paul Ongtooguk. Dr. Phyllis Fast will be the moderator. This event is sponsored by the UAA Native Student Organization.

The Lost Boys and Buffalo Jumps
Friday, Nov. 5, 5:30-6:45 p.m.
Social Science Building, Room 118
The expansion of Besan culture 2,000 years ago remains one of the enduring mysteries of northern plains archaeology. While communal hunting of bison dates back many thousands of years, the Besan culture greatly refined cooperative hunting practices. Besan hunters organized the efforts of hundreds of people and with their use of cliffs and corrals, brought communal hunting to a new level. What was the secret to their success? The answer can be heard in the story told among the Blackfoot called "The Lost Boys." Dr Eldon Yellowhorn has also explored parallels between Besan and Blackfoot cultures and will give a presentation about this.

Interpreting services and other accommodations for these events are available as needed. Please contact Diane Hanson at (907) 786-6842 or Phyllis Fast at (907) 786-6452 with at least 48 hours advance notice.

These events are sponsored by the Elizabeth Tower Foundation, UAA Canada Council, Office of Campus Diversity & Compliance, Diversity Action Council, Alaska Airlines, UAA Bookstore, UAA Anthropology Club, UAA Native Student Council, Department of International Studies, Department of Anthropology and the UAA Alaska Native/Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee. For more information and a schedule of events, go to the Canada Week website.