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This powerful virtual session will be led by Bangishimo, co-founder of O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp and co-director of the Willow River Centre in Kitchener.
Bangishimo will speak on their journey of peaceful activism and educating the Waterloo region on solidarity, Indigenous culture, and reconciliation. Learn about the Willow River Centre (WRC) in Kitchener — an Indigiqueer-led community space born from the Land Back movement, dedicated to creating safe spaces for marginalized communities.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 12
🕕 Time: 6–7 PM
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Bangishimo (they/them) is an IndigiQueer Anishinaabe originally from Couchiching First Nation. They are the co-founder of O:se Kenhionhata:tie (Land Back Camp) and Co-director of the Willow River Centre. They served as the City of Kitchener's inaugural Indigenous Artist-in-Residence (2022–23) and most recently the first Artist-in-Residence for Longhouse Labs at the University of Waterloo (2024–2025).
The Standing Bear Indigenous Youth Leadership Program was developed for Indigenous youth, by Indigenous youth. This approach connects participants to their heritage, leaving them with a reinforced sense of identity, pride, and belonging, along with a toolkit of leadership skills they can carry with them on their leadership journey.
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