Author: cathyresponds

In this video, Akhyra describes the ways in which energy affects food: “The energy we give to our food is the energy we receive.” Low vibrational foods include processed foods (although this is not to shame anyone). High vibrational foods include seasonal foods, food cooked with intention, and raw, fresh foods. Akhyra points out that this is the way our ancestors ate. (Find out what yours ate and what sensitivities you may have). This promotes connection to the land, to oneself and to each other. “Ancestral eating > food justice > food sovereignty > land rights > land back!” Press play to learn more.

From their website’s home page, “PAQ is an Indigenous organization that accompanies First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples facing housing insecurity in Tio’tià: ke / Montréal. Using a culturally adapted approach based on empowerment and harm reduction, we offer shelter, housing options and services that promote well-being and healing, and strengthen community. We work in partnership to advocate for the health and housing rights of urban Indigenous Peoples”.

This particular opportunity will involve supporting PAQ with their philanthropic development. Through this collaboration, PAQ aims to deepen decolonial practices and strengthen Indigenous leadership within and around the PAQ ecosystem.

Apply to be part of this program to build your professional skills, expand your network, and contribute to meaningful social change.

Learn more about PAQ via their website here:

Here’s the posting on Concordia:

https://www.concordia.ca/about/community/office/projects/community-based-internship-program.html

Here’s a direct link to the internship application with PAQ:

Duration: Monday, January 12 – Friday, April 17, 2026 (12 weeks)

Site of employment: In-person (various locations)

Hours: 180 hours (15 hours/week)

Remuneration: $3,750

Deadline: November 30, 2025

Apply now through Concordia’s Office of Community Engagement Community-Based Internship application form with your student email, attaching: 

• A short introduction blurb of yourself 

• Your resume If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to shinling.low@concordia.ca.

We are so proud of Moe Clark who has received a Master’s Certificate of Excellence Award at the 2025 National Gathering of Indigenous Students (NGGS). Moe has devoted themself significantly to reaffirming 2Spirit belonging and Indigenous cultural continuity as a whole. Moe Clark, Indigenous Healing Knowledges Research Associate, recently attended the National Gathering of Indigenous Students from October 27-30, 2025, representing students from the Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research. There, Moe was recognized for their contributions to Indigenous Health, and awarded one of two master’s Certificate of Excellence. 

Here are Moe’s reflections on receiving this award:

“What an honour to be acknowledged by NGGS/NEIHR/CIHR for my masters research + creation project: tastawayihk dreaming – 2Spirit drumming: resurgent practices of reclamation and cultural continuity. As a 2Spirit Michif artist, ceremonial helper, and educator, receiving this award feels like an important moment in Indigenous health research and study. It’s imperative to acknowledge our timeless cultural practices of song, drum, and language reclamation as essential contributors to health and wellness, and ensure the voices and experiences of our 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous relatives are uplifted, celebrated, and prioritized in these healing practices. As tastawayihk-iyiniwak/ 2Spirit or “in-between beings”, we are fiercely and tenderly reaffirming our place within the circle of wholeness. The bundle of 2Spirit songs created through my masters work assists in reweaving 2Spirit belonging back into the circle, mêtoni kâkikê ~ forevermore.” -Moe