Public Lecture by Tom Porter, March 20: "And Grandma Said: Iroquois Teachings as Passed Down Through the Oral Tradition"

[Lucy Manchester]

Hey all,
Hope you can make it to this fantastic speaker!!

The First Peoples Studies Program at Concordia University presents a
public lecture by

TOM PORTER
(Mohawk Elder)

"And Grandma Said: Iroquois Teachings as Passed Down Through the Oral
Tradition"
Thomas R. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas-“The One Who Wins”), a member of the
Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, is the founder, director,
and spiritual leader of the traditional Mohawk Community of
Kanatsiohare:ke. He has been a nationally recognized and respected
leader for many years, has authored many publications about Mohawk
traditions, and has won several awards including an Honorary Doctorate
from Trent University. A champion for the revitalization of Native
languages and traditions, this respected elder has devoted his life to
educating Native and non-Native people about the true history,
culture, and spirituality of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois). With
heartfelt sincerity, tears, and laughter, in his book, “And Grandma
Said: Iroquois Teachings as Passed Down Through the Oral Tradition,”
Tom describes the tragic effects of colonization on his people and
shares the teachings passed down to him from his grandmother.

WHEN: TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012

TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

WHERE: Concordia University, School of Community and Public
Affairs, CI Annex, Room 103, 2149 Mackay St., Montreal, QC