Wabanaki Midwinter Celebrations: What is Midwinter?

1:30 – 3:30 PM
Wabanaki Centre, Sir James Dunn Hall

Join Indigenous Student Services for Midwinter Presentations from February 10–13 to learn about different elements of Midwinter. This event is open to all, and food will be provided. 

Merl Millier will be presenting on What is Midwinter?

Merl Millier, a Blackfoot from Alberta and member of Bilijk (formerly Kingsclear First Nation), spent much of his youth in Inuvik, N.W.T. A husband, father, and grandfather, he considers himself a helper in Indigenous traditions. As a member of Wampum CISM, he supports First Nation communities during crises by facilitating talking circles, healing circles, and critical incident stress debriefs.

He is also the Director of Indigenous Awareness and Community Support at the Department of Indigenous Affairs, working to advance reconciliation between government and Indigenous communities.