Reconciliation Through Education
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Lt.-Gov. Anita R. Neville is pleased to announce a new initiative, in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), to provide Manitobans the opportunity to learn about the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge keepers. Presenters will share experience and insight on how all we can all play a role in the ongoing work of truth, reconciliation and healing to build a more respectful and just society for all.
Topics and Registration Dates
Those wishing to attend MUST register in advance with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor by calling 204-945-2753. Seating is limited. Guests may reserve a maximum of two seats per registration. There is no cost to attend. Please see the registration dates below.
March 21, 2024
The History of the Residential School System
Speaker: Kaila Johnston, Director of Education, Outreach, and Public Programming, NCTR
Registration opens March 7, 2024
April 17, 2024
Unconscious Bias and Debunking Stereotypes
Speaker: Dr. Cary Miller, Professor of Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba
Registration opens April 3, 2024
May 16, 2024
Legal Fall-out of the Residential School System: the TRC and the NCTR
Speaker: Kaila Johnston, Director of Education, Outreach, and Public Programming
Registration opens May 2, 2024
June 20, 2024
Intergenerational Impacts and Ongoing Societal Discrimination
Speaker: Kathy Pompana, Resolution Health Support Worker, Anish Corporation
Registration opens June 6, 2024
BREAK FOR SUMMER
September 16, 2024
Residential School Denialism and How to Counteract it
Speaker: Dr. Sean Carleton, Professor of Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba
Registration opens September 5, 2024
October 17, 2024
Indigenous Legal Rights: UNDRIP, Treaty Rights and the TRC’s Calls to Action
Speaker: Dr. Brenda Gunn, Professor of Law, University of Manitoba
Registration opens October 3, 2024
November 21, 2024
What is Reconciliation: Allyship in a Colonized Canada
Speaker: Rev. Tanis McLeod Kolisnyk, Rupert’s Land Wechetowin Coordinator, Sessional Instructor, CMU and St. John’s College
Registration opens November 7, 2024
