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An Evening of Reconciliation: Keynote and Conversation with Chief Dr. Robert Joseph
On Thursday January 21st, 丁香园AV鈥檚 Vancity Office for Community Engagement, Reconciliation Canada, 丁香园AV Public Square, and the 丁香园AV Beedie School of Business co-presented a thoughtful and engaging evening with Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Ambassador, Reconciliation Canada. This free and public event included a keynote from Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, followed by an informal reception.
A welcome address and prayer were presented by Sheryl Rivers, president of the Aboriginal Peoples鈥� Commission (BC) of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Following his keynote address, Chief Dr. Robert Joseph engaged in conversation with Waneek Horn-Miller, a Mohawk bear clan woman and mother, and one of Canada鈥檚 few Indigenous Olympians.
The conversation acknowledged that we are at a pivotal moment in Canadian history, and recognized the opportunity to find a new way forward, together. All community members were invited to join in this national movement towards reconciliation for Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.
Watch the recording of An Evening of Reconciliation here!