Speakers of Truth: The Ongoing Legacy of Federal Indian Day Schools
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, September 26, 2024
RSVP Preferred
Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton
Speakers of Truth is an ongoing series of ‘kitchen table’ talks led by Indigenous activists, protectors and educators covering topics essential to Truth and Reconciliation; this month’s event will focus on the complex truth about the history and the ongoing legacy of Federal Indian Day Schools.
Featured speakers include four siblings with different lived experiences of Kettle Point #44 Federal Indian Day School.
- Misko Binesi Kwe: Red Thunderbird Woman (aka Nikki George)
- NaWalka Geeshy Meegwun: Longfeather (aka Lyndon George)
- Ezaamdoonid: Mouthy Woman (aka Theresa Britton)
- Meegaazhaqua: Fighting Woman (aka Sara George)
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This is a hybrid event. Attend in person OR online.
No RSVP necessary for in person attendance.
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Karel Appel (Dutch 1920-2006)
acrylic on wood, Gift of the artist, 1976
© Karel Appel Foundation / SODRAC (2016)