Virago Nation – Indigenous Women’s Resistance

Virago Nation – Indigenous Women’s Resistance

Jennifer Hardwick, Department of English - jennifer.hardwick@kpu.ca

Brought to KPU by Dr. Jennifer Hardwick (ENGL) through a SSHRC grant.

Virago hosted a workshop as part of Indigenization and Decolonization at KPU: A Week of Sharing and Learning that also featured a performance by Butterflies in Spirit (March 2019).

 

Are external indigenous groups or Nations involved?  If so, which Nations?

The members of Virago Nation are from multiple nations.

 

Are students involved?

Yes, this initiative is supported by a co-op student situated in the Arts office. Additionally, students have been present at all of the public events at KPU.

 

Is the activity/event/project funded?  If so, what is the funding source? SSHRC-funded.

Timeline: November 1st, 2018 to October 31st, 2019