Creating a New
Way Forward
Release of the TRC Findings
& Recommendations
LIVE BROADCAST & PANEL DISCUSSION
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
SFU Woodwards | Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
Seating is limited.
Register now at:
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Vancouverites are invited to join Survivors, Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians as the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada releases the Final Report Findings
and Recommendations, with recommendations on how to continue the reconciliation
journey within Canada.
The Vancouver Coordinating Committee for the TRC Closing Events welcomes seven
panelists to reflect on the closing of the TRC and the possibilities moving forward.
Panelists include:
• Rev. Mary Fontaine, Hummingbird Ministries
• Linda Morris, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Member and
Community Engagement, Vancity
• TRC Honorary Witness Mayor Gregor Robertson, City of Vancouver
• TRC Honorary Witness Robbie Waisman
• Doug White, Director, Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation,
Vancouver Island University
• Jody Wilson-Raybould, Regional Chief, B.C. Assembly of First Nations
• TRC Honorary Witness David Wong, Architect, Community Activist and Writer
Together we will recognize and celebrate our diverse histories and unique strengths in
attempt to find a New Way Forward for Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians. More
information at: www.reconciliationcanada.ca
8:00AM-9:00AM PST
Live Broadcast of the Release of the TRC Findings
#NWFpanelYVR
9:30AM-11:00AM PST
Welcome to Coast Salish Territories (Chief Ian Campbell)
Welcome from Laurie Anderson, Executive Director, Simon Fraser University Vancouver
Greetings from the Honourable John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
Panel Discussion: Reflections on the TRC’s Findings and Recommendations
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