Truth and Reconciliation in Our Community

Updated 2017/06/09

Truth and Reconciliation

In Our Community

ALL ARE WELCOME

to an afternoon of learning,
stories, song, drumming & dancing
as we explore what reconciliation means for us.

Saturday, June 10th
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

*Please see Library Closure note below *

2:00 p.m. Introduction and Welcome
Introduction – Wendy Wright and Melissa Sawatsky
Welcome to the territory – Chief Timberwolf (Mabel Forsythe)

2:10 p.m. Reconciling the Past
Witsuwit’en timeline – Jana Fox and Birdy Markert

2:50 p.m. Acknowledging the Present
The Witsuwit’en experience in this community – Birdy Markert
Healing song with Ewk Hiyah Hozdli

3:15 p.m. Moving Forward Together
Shared Histories Project – Tyler McCreary and Taylor Bachrach
The process of unlearning – Mel Bazil
Reflection period

3:45 p.m. Affirmation and Celebration
Refreshments and celebration with Ewk Hiyah Hozdli

Partners & Sponsors:

*Please note: the library will be closed all day to accommodate set-up and take-down.*

We apologize for any inconvenience. However, if  you are not attending the event, why not drop into the Friends of the Library Book Sale, on from 11:00 to 4:00.

More information HERE