
Finding Truth & Reconciliation in Canada
Bev Sellars, Anne Spice, Kisha Supernant and Gina Starblanket
Finding Truth & Reconciliation in Canada
Bev Sellars, Anne Spice, Kisha Supernant and Gina Starblanket
7:30pm
Tuesday, October 26
Authors and experts in candid, live conversation reflect on the topics that matter most during this unprecedented time. This impactful panel discussion with Indigenous scholars and writers Chief Bev Sellars (Xat’sull), Anne Spice (Tlingit member of Kwanlin Dun First Nation) and Kisha Supernant (Métis/Papaschase/British), will look at the resurgence of Indigenous legal and governance systems intentionally moving away from settler colonial institutions. Panelists will explore, with moderator Gina Starblanket (Cree and Saulteaux), how the law can be harnessed to promote the well-being and self-determination of Indigenous peoples, and the path that lies ahead to finding truth and reconciliation in this country, particularly after a year that has seen the heartbreaking discovery of thousands of unmarked burials at former residential schools. Tune in each day of the Festival to hear new speakers in critical conversation about the topics shaping today’s world.
The topics discussed in this event may be heavy for some. Feel free to step away as needed to take care of yourselves. The event will be recorded and available for 72 hours after airing.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line is open to all Indigenous peoples across Canada for 24/7 for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
Former residential school students can also call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports.
English captioning is available for this video. Please click the ‘CC’ button in the video toolbar to turn it on.
Proudly supported by
Harriet Lewis and Eldon Bennett
Andrew and Valerie Pringle
Originally part of TIFA 2021, this event will be part of a special re-release spotlighting Canadian voices. It will be free to watch with no registration required. The video will automatically appear above on July 6, 2023, and will become unavailable on July 12 at 11:59pm ET.
Authors and experts in candid, live conversation reflect on the topics that matter most during this unprecedented time. This impactful panel discussion with Indigenous scholars and writers Chief Bev Sellars (Xat’sull), Anne Spice (Tlingit member of Kwanlin Dun First Nation) and Kisha Supernant (Métis/Papaschase/British), will look at the resurgence of Indigenous legal and governance systems intentionally moving away from settler colonial institutions. Panelists will explore, with moderator Gina Starblanket (Cree and Saulteaux), how the law can be harnessed to promote the well-being and self-determination of Indigenous peoples, and the path that lies ahead to finding truth and reconciliation in this country, particularly after a year that has seen the heartbreaking discovery of thousands of unmarked burials at former residential schools. Tune in each day of the Festival to hear new speakers in critical conversation about the topics shaping today’s world.
The topics discussed in this event may be heavy for some. Feel free to step away as needed to take care of yourselves. The event will be recorded and available for 72 hours after airing.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line is open to all Indigenous peoples across Canada for 24/7 for counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
Former residential school students can also call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports.
English captioning is available for this video. Please click the ‘CC’ button in the video toolbar to turn it on.
Proudly supported by
Harriet Lewis and Eldon Bennett
Andrew and Valerie Pringle
Originally part of TIFA 2021, this event will be part of a special re-release spotlighting Canadian voices. It will be free to watch with no registration required. The video will automatically appear above on July 6, 2023, and will become unavailable on July 12 at 11:59pm ET.