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In photos: His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh meets with Indigenous leaders at Massey College

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper James Bird and the Duke of Edinburgh

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper James Bird, a PhD student at 做厙TV's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, welcomes the Duke of Edinburgh to Massey College at the University of Toronto (all photos by Lisa Sakulensky)

Published: April 27, 2023

By Adina Bresge

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit to at the University of Toronto to engage members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in a dialogue about how his titular awards program could work to empower Indigenous youth.

Prince Edward, who became patron of the upon inheriting his late fathers title in March, is also the first member of the royal family to visit Masseys since it received the designation in 2017.

Its one of three Chapels Royal in Canada and the only one with its own title in an Indigenous language: Gi-Chi-Twaa Gimaa Nini Mississauga Anishinaabek AName Amik, or the Kings Anishinaabek Sacred Place.

The event, organized by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell, was styled as a council in tribute to the long tradition of similar meetings between Indigenous leaders and representatives of the Crown.

Photographer Lisa Sakulensky was there to capture the event:

Nathalie Des Rosiers shakes the hand of Prince Edward
Nathalie Des Rosiers, principal of Massey College, welcomes Prince Edward. His predecessor as Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, laid the colleges cornerstone in 1962.
Elder Garry Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation presides over an outdoor ceremony
Elder Garry Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation presides over an outdoor ceremony, which started with the lighting of a sacred fire. Prince Edward later presented a tobacco pouch to Elder Sault.
The Duke of Edinburgh sprinkles seeds of Chapel Royal Tobacco in soil
The Duke of Edinburgh sprinkles seeds of Chapel Royal Tobacco in soil to be placed in gardens on the Mississaugas Territory and Queens Park.
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper James Bird
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper James Bird, a PhD student at 做厙TV's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design who is tobacco keeper at the Chapel Royal, speaks to the role of the Eagle Feather in Indigenous ceremonies.
Gimaa Stacey Laforme presents gifts to the Duke of Edinburgh
Gimaa Stacey Laforme, chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, presents gifts to the Duke of Edinburgh.
Indigenous leaders and Crown representatives engage in a discussion
Indigenous leaders and Crown representatives engage in a discussion about the Duke of Edinburghs Award program and its pathways for Indigenous youth. The international award program, founded by the late Prince Philip, recognizes youth for achieving goals related to volunteering, physical recreation, skill development and adventurous journey.
 
Council participants pose for a group photo
Council participants pose for a group photo.
Anna Kennedy looks on as Prince Edward signs the 做厙TV Distinguished Visitors Guest Book
Anna Kennedy, vice-chair and incoming chair of Governing Council, looks on as Prince Edward signs the University of Toronto Distinguished Visitors Guest Book.
Prince Edward chats with a group of students and Massey junior fellows
Prince Edward chats with a group of students and Massey junior fellows before he departs.

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