Panel Discussion: Urban Indigenous Identities & Voices
Schedule
Thu Feb 09 2023 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Location
Norway House | Victoria, BC
About this Event
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) invites you to join us for a free participatory panel exploring urban Indigenous identities & voices in the context of UNDRIP legislation. We welcome everyone who is interested in this conversation, Indigenous or non-Indigenous. Speakers include:
- Kim Van Der Woerd - Owner and Lead for Strategy and Relations at Reciprocal Consulting
- Ry Moran - Associate University Librarian at the University of Victoria and Founding Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Janice Simcoe - Former Chair, Aboriginal Education & Community Connections at Camosun College
- Ron Rice - Executive Director of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre
- Jace Meyer (panel moderator) - Owner of COYA Productions
This event will be hosted in person with the possibility of an online livestream and/or video recording. Food will be available for in person attendees. Parking is available on site, and the venue is located along the #4 and #9 bus routes.
Schedule:
5:00pm - Doors open, Elder opening prayer and blessing
6:00pm - Welcome, panel discussion, audience question & answer
8:00pm - Closing remarks, social & networking
VNFC is committed to making our events as welcoming and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations to participate in this event, please let us know by emailing [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Norway House, 1110 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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