September Lecture

Ian McCallum (Munsee-Delaware Nation) 

September 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm via zoom

Title: Asiiskusiipuw waak Munsiiwak (The Muddy River and the Munsee)

Abstract: “Asiiskusiipuw waak Munsiiwak” explores the relationship between the Munsee People and the Thames River. Looking at this relationship through several canoe journeys stretching from London to Thamesville, this presentation highlights the rich historical, linguistic, cultural and environmental connections of the Munsee people with the Thames River and Southern Ontario. 

Bio: Ian McCallum is a member of the Munsee-Delaware First Nation. He works with his community promoting culture, and history and is an educator working with the Munsee language. 

As a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto, Ian is currently researching strategies to support Munsee language revitalization. His most current work looks at connections between the Munsee language, the Thames River and the Carolinian Forest ecosystem.

Ian is an Education Officer in the Indigenous Education Office for the Ministry of Education in Ontario. He has worked in the field of education for more than 20 years in the capacity of classroom and resource teacher as well as supporting teacher candidates as a seconded faculty of education member.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ja0rT_n2QXiub40zNwin8w