Indigenous Reading Circle offers Indigenous students relaxed atmosphere to discuss what they’re reading – UM Today
January 10, 2025
The Indigenous Reading Circle, offered by the UM Libraries and led by Indigenous Librarian Intern Claire Settee, is an opportunity for Indigenous students to bring their questions, thoughts, and feelings about their personal and academic readings to discuss with other Indigenous students in a small group setting.
The sharing circle will take place twice in Winter Term: Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m., both in Gaa-maamawabing – Gathering Place (Rm 322) in the Education Building. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.
Claire Settee has been an intern at UM Libraries since 2023 while she works on a Master of Library and Information Studies. She is Anishinaabe, Cree and Scottish, with family ties to Fisher River and Hollow Water, and has lived in Winnipeg for most of her life. With the Indigenous Reading Circle, she wants to create a dedicated time and space for Indigenous students to talk about what they are reading with each other.
