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Join us for an enlightening and informative discussion with residential school survivor elder Shishigo Gijig.
Shishigo is Anishinaabe from Wabadowgan/Whitesand First Nation. Fluent in Ojibway, Shishigo has worked on several projects in the Toronto area ranging from being an Indigenous docent at the Royal Ontario Museum, a facilitator for the Ministry of Education and a sharing circle coordinator for and the Indigenous Students' Association at the University of Toronto. She is currently an active member of the University of Toronto community through her continued engagement as a Guest Lecturer within the Indigenous Studies Program. She also contributes to the urban Indigenous community as a guiding Elder with work centered on reconciliation.
Shishigo is a residential school survivor who has shared her story of hope, survival, resilience, and courage. She is a proud grandmother and mother. She is a spiritual woman who helps to guide her community through teachings while holding a safe space for dialogue, stories and sometimes simply an ear to listen.
