Join Dr. Rick Monture as he ties together his family history with stories of influential Mohawk figures from Six Nations of the Grand River. Rick will reflect on the life of his grandmother, Edith (Anderson) Monture—the first registered Indigenous nurse in Canada and veteran of the First World War. He will also talk about his great uncle Gilbert Monture, a veteran, mining engineer, and civil servant with connections to the Manhattan Project and the founding of Trent University. These stories will be contrasted with those of Rick’s maternal grandfather, a residential school survivor, farmer, and lifelong reserve resident. Along the way, Rick will discuss other influential figures, including celebrated athlete Tom Longboat and noted physician Oronhyatekha (Peter Martin).

Rick Monture is Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River and a professor of English & Cultural Studies and Indigenous Studies at McMaster University McMaster University

No registration required. All are welcome.