The gloaming - la pénombre - piluamugwiaq-SJ

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The gloaming - la pénombre - piluamugwiaq

03.21.2023

Saint John - Saint-Jean - Menahkwesk

UNB campus

VIDEO INVITATION

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(audio, visuals, under 3 min)

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WRITTEN TEXT INVITATION

gloam·ing

To become dusk; to become dark; twilight

/ˈɡlōmiNG/ ˈɡləʊmɪŋ/

Old English glōmung, from glōm ‘twilight’, of Germanic origin; akin to glow.

Fire’s burning

Fire’s burning

Draw nearer

Draw nearer

In the gloaming

In the gloaming

Come sing and be merry

If the past three years have taught us anything, it is that where, how, and why we gather matters.

If the past million and a half years have taught us anything, it is that who, what, when we gather matters.

The connection of gatherings is ignited by story. 

Join us 'in the gloaming’, dans la pénombre, piluamugwiaq: as day becomes night, to see the sparks that fly as we show and tell the stories of our community coming together to address complex issues.

We ask for the guidance, teachings, and wisdom of Elder Hubert Francis of Elsipogtog; and our sacred fire with Fire Keepers of Sitansisk.

On this day, we set the tone of our shared intention to reflect on the ideas of ‘apartness and togetherness’, inspired by the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, honouring the March 21, 1960, massacre in South Africa that became a tipping point to end Apartheid (a word meaning ‘apartness’).

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WHERE&WHEN

March 21

UNB Saint John Menahkwesk campus

Free of charge; all welcome

3:30 p.m. Lighting of Sacred Fire

Talking Circle

All welcome; RSVP stephany.peterson@unb.ca kindly by March 14 to attend

 

5pm until the gloaming (dusk)

Community Screening of Student Research

Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre 

Sunset Sacred Fire 

(directly following screening; outdoors - dress accordingly)

All welcome; no RSVP required

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WHO

UNB students that have chosen a path of service as part of their learning journey have become mentors to youth of our priority neighbourhoods through the Promise Partnership. This gathering will feature community leaders and mentors to share their own stories of being the spark in service. The students have pursued a ‘burning question’ throughout their experience, generating insights paired with localized research. We gather for a curated screening of presentations of the local context of poverty in Saint John. 

Our students have been surrounded by their own circle of mentors, representing four generations in the spirit of the seven generations. We come together to acknowledge and honour ancestors and their wisdom and guidance shared through this program.

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WHY

Service learning is an ongoing activity of volunteerism, reflection, research, that is more than the sum of parts. Part of this process is articulating these through accessible and meaningful stories. This collaborative project focuses on the power of gathering in service and learning as the spark of change to stoke the fire of knowledge. The underlying mission of this project is combating poverty in Saint John by incorporating experiential learning with arts+culture activities into in-person and online gatherings.

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HOW

RESOURCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Collaboration shifts separate outcomes into a more comprehensive whole: a process for implementing impact. Our work is not just supported by the shared purpose with others. It is defined and ignited by it. We express our deepest gratitude.

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WHAT

stephany.peterson@unb.ca to RSVP and with any questions and accommodations

Building: Ganong Hall

Room Number: Lecture Theatre