"Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong" Book Launch Event

Spend the evening with Larry Grant sʔəyəɬəq 洪禮興, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Elder as he shares his life story in his new book "Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong"

Larry Grant, born in 1936 to a Musqueam mother and Chinese immigrant father, lost his Musqueam status due to a clause in the Indian Act. Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong recounts his life, exploring reconciliation and Indigenous revival, framed by significant Vancouver sites and themes including Chinese immigration and residential schools.

Join us for a conversation between Larry Grant and co-author Scott Steedman, moderated by filmmaker Sarah Ling, and view the history of Vancouver through a new lens. A book signing with Larry and Scott will conclude the evening.

This event is free to attend but registration is required. Donations are welcome upon entry. All donations and net proceeds from book sales will go towards Musqueam language projects including a multilingual children's book on Larry Grant's childhood.

We recommend pre-purchasing your copy as part of your event registration. Non-reserved copies for purchase at the event will be limited.

Cost per book $26.95 + GST

About the SpeakersLarry Grant sʔəyəɬəq 洪禮興 is the Elder-in-residence at the Justice Institute of BC and the University of British Columbia’s First Nations House of Learning. He holds a President’s Medal from UBC and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Simon Fraser University. He lives with his wife on the Musqueam reserve in Vancouver.

Scott Steedman has worked in publishing for 35 years, including roles with Dorling Kindersley, Larousse, Raincoast, and Douglas & McIntyre. He teaches publishing at Simon Fraser University and is co-author of Art for War and Peace. He lives in Vancouver, BC.About our ModeratorSarah Ling is the Producer of All Our Father's Relations (2016), an award-winning documentary about Larry Grant's family. She holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of British Columbia with a community-centered research background in Chinese and Indigenous relations. She is President of the British Columbia Historical Federation and co-founder of Chinatown Wonders.

PLEASE NOTE: For in-person events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to the event. For additional information on VHF's policies, please visit our page prior to registering.

If you would like to make a donation in addition to your registration, the amount will be tax deductible and you will receive an official tax receipt for donations of $20 or more. Our Registered Charity number is 891765968.

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