Traditional Hodensosaunee Thanksgiving Address and Welcome

Authors

  • Taylor L Gibson Deyohaha:ge Indigenous Knowledge Centre at Six Nations Polytechnic

Abstract

Taylor Gibson gave the opening keynote thanksgiving address for the 2016 White Privilege Symposium Canada - entitled Academics and Activists: Advocating for Equity, Justice, and Action. He shared his life story as it relates to the experiences of indigenous people, and the issue of perception in the teaching of Native and European history. Addressing the cultural clash between reserve and non-reserve educational programs and schools, his empowering story shines light on the importance of speaking out against stigma in learning environments, especially among non-native audiences. It was his upbringing on the reserve, involvement in protests, and exposure to these different educational systems that led to the cultivation of his life-long interest in learning the Cayuga language, history, and culture. What equips him to provide educational services related to these areas is a sense of responsibility, opportunity, recognition of his family’s tragedies, and an obligation to his daughter.

Author Biography

Taylor L Gibson, Deyohaha:ge Indigenous Knowledge Centre at Six Nations Polytechnic

Taylor Gibson is from Six Nations Canada (Hodihnosyonih Territory), having lived most of his life on the reserve, learning from his grandparents. During his time as a student, he participated in the Cayuga Immersion program and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Taylor is currently an assistant researcher at Deyohaha:ge Indigenous Knowledge Centre at Six Nations Polytechnic and is passionate about Indigenous culture and history, Hodihnosyonih culture and history, and the Cayuga language.

Published

2017-12-23

How to Cite

Gibson, T. L. (2017). Traditional Hodensosaunee Thanksgiving Address and Welcome. Understanding and Dismantling Privilege, 7(2), 1–4. Retrieved from https://wpcjournal.com/article/view/17684

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2017): Understanding & Dismantling Privilege, Special Issue: Academics & Activists Advocating for Equity, Justice and Action

Section

Conference Keynote Addresses

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