The Truth and Reconciliation Committee, in partnership with Southwest Multicultural Association, will be hosting its fourth annual event in March 2021 with a “Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series”. Three events will offer separate presentations that will focus on the meaning and definition of reconciliation, the next steps that will help to create a better relationship between all people, with the objective to continue a well-informed journey towards reconciliation.
The Committee is pleased to offer perspectives from the national, provincial and local levels from three well-known advocates on reconciliation. The events will be held on March 3, 10 and 17.
On March 10, Zoey Roy will join the event to provide her self-analysis on reconciliation. Zoey is a poet, community-based educator, artist and author based in Saskatoon. Her Cree-Denis-Metis roots and career as an artist give her a unique insight into working with Indigenous and Canadian youth in pursuit of reconciliation. She is passionate about enabling people to reach their potential by eliminating barriers.
A live presentation (open to the public) at the Chinook Regional Library in Swift Current will be hosted at 1:45 PM and will include a question and answer period. A re-broadcast of the afternoon session will be virtually available following the event. Virtual access to the live afternoon session and re-broadcasted version will be available via a YouTube link found by visiting the Truth and Reconciliation Swift Current's event landing page at www.trc-swsk.ca. The afternoon session will also be livestreamed on the City of Swift Current's Facebook page.
The Truth and Reconciliation Committee would like to thank its members and sponsors for making this event possible, including Southwest Multicultural Association, SaskCulture, Chinook School Division, Great Plains College, Innovation Credit Union, Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre, Chinook Regional Library, City of Swift Current, Saskatchewan Health Authority and Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan.