Grab a bottle of water and enjoy an afternoon stroll through the arboretum with Visiting Elder Miptoon, member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Be prepared to walk, listen and learn.

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Miptoon has held a number of leadership positions in his home community including Youth Worker, Pastor and Director of the Native Child Welfare Program. He has worked with Parks Canada as a resource technician under the Species at Risk program. Miptoon is a Band Councillor serving on numerous committees. He has sat with many Elders as they shared their knowledge of life and nature. “As knowledge holders, the Elders have always made it clear that future generations have their responsibilities in protecting nature.”

This event is open to all students, staff and faculty.

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