Fire of Resilence

At first glance, it might seem like a typical firepit yet, with a touch of nature coming from the tree and moose cutouts surrounding its metal base. It is also surrounded by natural materials, such as stones and willows. Although it may seem like its purpose is to simply keep us warm or enjoy a few smores, the truth is that it holds many practices coming from an abundance of historical knowledge. In fact, here at Vanier College, Indigenous and non-indigenous staff and students come together twice a year, once during harvest season and again in spring. An indigenous elder is invited to host a…