Time: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: : Abbotsford Campus
Save the date
Join us at the next Scholarly Sharing Initiative event for 2015.
Thurs, October 22
1:15–2:45 pm
Abby U-House
Light lunch provided
Shirley Anne Hardman, Indigenous Affairs Office
Geoff Carr, Visual Arts Department
After the Truth and reconciliation Commission: 94 Ways to Heal Hearts and Minds
Promoting and Embracing Reconciliation is on the minds and in the hearts of many Canadians. At UFV, the efforts have centered on educational opportunities, particularly participatory learning. In 2013, on September 18th, UFV suspended all classes to make space to allow students, faculty, and staff to attend learning opportunities to illuminate the Indian Residential School experiences. Since then, a number of events and activities have been offered and are now in the planning stages.
On June 8, 2015, the Commission submitted a report that pointed to the damage done by Indian Residential Schools. Geoff and Shirley examine the Commission’s 94 recommendations and recognize how these can be bundled and delivered to educators in post-secondary education. In doing so, it places a responsibility not only on individuals, but also on the institution, to create space for this learning and healing. Shirley and Geoff would like to generate discussion around the recommendations and perhaps a deeper discussion around how we change the hearts and minds of many faculty, staff, and students.
For more information, contact marcella.lafever@ufv.ca
Event Location : Abbotsford Campus
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Date(s): Thursday, October 22Time: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm