Lori Campbell, U of R Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement, is hitting the road to play host and moderator for a series of panel discussions on how settlers can play a role in Reconciliation. The event is called Kwayskahstahsôwin, which in Cree means “setting things right.”
Lori Campbell, U of R Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement, will be the host and moderator for the event. Photo: University Advancement and Communications
The panelists joining Campbell are Alicia Morrow, a Cree woman from Peepeekisis First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory and founder and CVO of The Comeback Society; and Chasity Delorme, a Cree woman from Cowessess First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory and board member of the U of R Community Engagement and Research Centre. They will be hosting the panels in Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton and Swift Current.
I hope that people gain the knowledge and confidence that will allow them to engage in conversations about reconciliation within their families, communities, and places of work. Lori Campbell, U of R Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement
The first panel discussion is taking place tonight in Moose Jaw. Prior to that, Campbell shared her thoughts on the series.
Chasity Delorme, a Cree woman from Cowessess First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory will be a panelist. Photo: Chasity Delorme
Why is a speaker series like this important?
This series is an opportunity for every day people to learn about Reconciliation and what role they can play in it.
Why these four locations?
Although we often have learning opportunities in Regina, we know that isn't always accessible for rural community members and so we decided to hit the road and travel out to rural communities.
What are you hoping people take away from these?
I hope that people gain the knowledge and confidence that will allow them to engage in conversations about reconciliation within their families, communities, and places of work.
Alicia Morrow, a Cree woman from Peepeekisis First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory will be the second panelist. Photo: Alicia Morrow
For more information on the Kwayskahstahsôwin events, see our Events Calendar.
This event is proudly funded by South Saskatchewan Community Foundation through their Truth & Reconciliation Fund. This Fund supports programs that advance the Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action in the areas of Education, Culture and Language.
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