Events and Programming

sge’:no, shé:kon, aaniin, boozhoo, taanishi, ateliha, hello! We host a number of different programming options and events throughout the year. While programming and events will vary in both content and timing throughout the year, we do offer weekly programming. More information about annual programming can be found below. 

Have an idea for programming, a workshop or an event? Let us know! We’re always searching for new ideas.

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Workshops and crafting events occur on a rolling basis — check our Instagram for the latest updates on events and programming.

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Group of Indigenous drummers at a commemorative event.

Kindred Spirits Student Drumming Group by C.I.S.S.A.

Formed from a group of students involved with Indigenous Student Services and the Indigenous Student Group C.I.S.S.A., the Kindred Spirits Student Drumming Group gathers to practice weekly in ISS, with the opportunity for Indigenous students to drop in and drum. Feel free to join, and bring your own drum or rattle if possible! 

Closeup of three people preparing potatoes and carrots in a kitchen.

Soup Day

Soup Feeds The Soul! Join us every week in the ISS Kitchen for a warm bowl of soup and gather with Indigenous community at Mac! AND Indigenous students are invited to sign-up to cook coup in the ISS kitchen on a pre-selected date and receive a hospitality or campus store gift card as well as a $50 gift card to cover the cost of the ingredients. Students registered with ISS will be given priority! 

Closeup of student beading during an event.

Beading Group

Join us in ISS every week for Beading Group! We will have a delightful dinner as part of the evening’s offerings – a time to swap stories, share laughter, and relish good food. Feel free to bring your creative spirit and ongoing projects. We’re stocked up on a variety of materials, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own. This space is curated for Indigenous students, their kin, and our invited allies, providing a nurturing environment to come together, learn, and craft in harmony. No need for previous beading experience – just come as you are, and let’s create something beautiful together! 

Group of four students laughing, sitting on grass on campus in summer.

Indigenous Languages Club by C.I.S.S.A.

Join us weekly in the Ceremonial Room to learn and speak some Indigenous Languages with C.I.S.S.A! Open to students learning ANY Indigenous Language!

Closeup of a sewing machine during a sewing event. Students are in the background sewing.

Drop-In Sewing

Join us weekly in the Ceremonial Room for drop in sewing sessions! Bring your very own materials and project to work on or ask for a sewing project kit of your own! Come in and create something beautiful with us! No experience needed.