September 16, 2013 - 5:33am
Events at VIU’s Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses will mark the “VIU Day of Truth and Reconciliation” on Friday, September 20.
British Columbia has declared September 16 to 22, 2013, Reconciliation Week in support of the healing process undertaken through The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).
In support of the Commission's work, and to demonstrate that VIU understands the important role the Commission plays in fostering understanding of the history and legacy of the residential school experience on Canada's Aboriginal populations, VIU’s Senate endorsed a motion designating Friday, September 20, 2013, as a "VIU Day of Truth and Reconciliation”.
Events planned for this day at VIU’s Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses in recognition of the important work of the TRC include a film titled Muffins for Granny, a lunch at Shq’apthut, the Gathering Place at VIU, and a Walk for Reconciliation on the Nanaimo campus. (See below for full events schedule.)
Participants are encouraged to wear red to show their support for the TRC.
For more information please contact Director of Aboriginal Education, Sharon Hobenshield, at Sharon.hobenshield@viu.ca.
WHO: Vancouver Island University and VIU’s Office of Aboriginal Education invite all to attend the VIU Day of Truth and Reconciliation events at VIU campuses.
WHAT: VIU Day of Truth and Reconciliation in recognition of the work of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
WHEN: Various dates -- See schedule below
WHERE: VIU’s Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River campuses
VIU DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION EVENTS SCHEDULE:
Nanaimo Campus:
Tuesday & Thursday, September 17 & 19
11 am – 1 pm: Information booth hosted by VIU’s Community Cousins
Location: In front of library, Building 305
Friday, September 20
9 to 11 am: Muffins for Granny, a film examining the personal experiences of Residential School survivors, followed by a facilitated discussion.
Location: Shq’apthut, the Gathering Place Building 170
11 am to 12 pm Lunch at Shq’apthut, the Gathering Place Building 170
12 to 2 pm Walk for Reconciliation
A procession from Shq’apthut to the Kwulasulwut Gardens, located behind the library – Building 305
Remarks on the work of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Cowichan Campus:
Wednesday, September 18
11 am – 1 pm: Information booth hosted by VIU’s Community Cousins
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Muffins for Granny, a film examining the personal experiences of Residential School survivors, followed by a facilitated discussion
Location: Cowichan Campus Theatre
Powell River Campus:
Sunday, September 22
9 am to 1:30 pm: Community Walk for Reconciliation followed by a light lunch and activities
Location: Salish Centre (Tla’amin gym)
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MEDIA CONTACT
Shari Bishop Bowes, Communications Officer, Vancouver Island University
P:250.740.6443 C: 250.618.1535 E: sharibishop.bowes@viu.ca
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