For Indigenous Ears Only (Fall 2025)

Cost: Free

‍Dates: Tuesdays, October 21 & 28, November 4 & 11 (1-4 PM ET)

The Indigenous only space will be collaborative in nature but critical in approach. This track is a space for Indigenous folks within the ENGO sector to come together to discuss their experiences and work, with an eye to taking a position on what the sector might need to do in order to promote decolonization. Participants will use the first session to define our goals for the remaining three meetings. Therefore, session topics named here are proposals only.

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• Session 1:  Naming the Cannibal: Settler Colonialism in the ENGO Sector
  
  • PRESENTATION SLIDES

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• Session 2: Proposed topic: Reflections on working in the ENGO Sector
  
  • PRESENTATION SLIDES

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• Session 3: Proposed topic: Centering Indigenous Thought in the ENGO Sector
  
  • PRESENTATION SLIDES

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• Session 4: Proposed topic: Visioning a Decolonial Environmental Sector

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Instructor: Dr. Damien Lee

Dr. Damien Lee is a member of Fort William First Nation and holds a PhD in Indigenous Studies from the University of Manitoba, and a Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria. Dr. Lee has extensive experience facilitating/teaching adult-focused education at the post-secondary level and co-leads Gimiwan Research and Consulting. They serve mainly Indigenous communities and Indigenous-led organizations by providing research and workshop services based in decolonial ethics and Indigenous worldviews.