Deborah Kigjugalik Webster and David Finkle
Date: Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speaker Series proudly presents a presentation by Deborah Kigjugalik Webster and David Finkle for OCDSB staff and students in kindergarten to grade 6.
Deborah Kigjugalik Webster grew up in Baker Lake, Nunavut, where she loved to learn about her Inuit culture and heritage. She has a degree in Anthropology from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, and works as an Inuit heritage researcher and author. Deborah’s published works mostly include papers and articles. She is the author of three books including Harvaqtuurmiut Heritage: The Heritage of the Inuit of the Lower Kazan River, Akilak’s Adventure, and When I Was Young in Nunavut.
Hailing from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in southern Ontario, David Finkle is an award-winning multi-instrumental recording artist versed in many musical genres. He is a sound engineer, traditional knowledge keeper, storyteller, drum maker, and producer, and has completed scores for many theatrical productions, documentaries and full-length features. David's music ranges from traditional melodies unchanged for thousands of years to complete live improvisation often utilizing traditionally handmade instruments he makes himself.
Theland Kicknosway
Date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Theland Kicknosway for OCDSB staff and grade 7 to 12 students. Theland Kicknosway is Wolf Clan, Potawatami & Cree Nation and a member of Walpole Island, Bkejwanong Territory in Southern Ontario. He is a singer, a grass & hoop dancer, and helps in ceremonies in many places. He is in Virtual High School in the Ottawa Region and enjoys offering his gifts of song, dance & voice for all. He has been a Blanket Exercise Facilitator since 2012 and was one of the youngest Indigenous trained within the region.
Theland Kicknosway and Elaine Kicknosway
Date: Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Theland Kicknosway and his mother Elaine Kicknosway, for OCDSB staff and grade K to 12 students. Theland and Elaine will be speaking about "Boys with Braids".
Elaine Kicknosway is proud to be Swampy Cree through her biological mother and Chippewa from her biological father. She is a member of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Northern Saskatchewan, and is Wolf Clan. She is a Sixties Scoop Survivor and returned home in the late 20’s. She has been a long time community advocate in the areas of child welfare, healthy families, and Indigenous women. Elaine is an Indigenous wedding officiant, KAIROS Blanket exercise facilitator and trainer, Indigenous doula, Traditional dancer, singer, drummer, and carrier of ceremonial teachings.
Gabrielle Fayant
Date: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Gabrielle Fayant for OCDSB staff and grade 7 to 12 students.
Gabrielle is an award-winning woman for her work in her community, her dedication to supporting young people, and amplifying grassroots efforts. Gabrielle is passionate about cultural resurgence, revitalization and restitution for all Indigenous peoples. Gabrielle is the co-founder and co-CEO of an Indigenous youth-led and driven non-profit, Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G).
Twin Flames
Date: February 9, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Join the OCDSB, OCSB and CDSBEO for a virtual live concert with multi-award winning musicians Twin Flames. This event is open to OCDSB students in grades 7-12.
Please note that this session will not be recorded as the OCDSB is not hosting this event.
Autumn Peltier
Date: January 19th, 2021
Time: 11:30 a.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents a webinar with Autumn Peltier for OCDSB staff and students in grades 7 to 12.

Emily Marie Seguin
Dates: Tuesday, January 12 and Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Time: 9:30 p.m.
The OCDSB Indigenous Speakers Series proudly presents two webinars with Emily Marie Seguin, for OCDSB staff and students in JK to grade 6.
Emily Marie Seguin is an emerging performer, writer, theatre creator and visual artist. Hailing from the Oji-Algonquin Nations surrounding Golden Lake, she is a mixed two-spirit Anishinaabekwe, creating work to honor her ancestors and reclaim artistic spaces.
Additional Resources:
The Story of Sound Workshop Breakdown (English)
The Story of Sound Workshop Breakdown (French)
Kanahus Manuel