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Guest Speaker: Tony Stevenson

Monday, September 26th, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Gathering Space, John E. Robbins Library

Free

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Residential school survivor Tony Stevenson will speak at Brandon University as part of Truth and Reconciliation Week.

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Tony Stevenson

Organized by the Indigenous Peoples’ Centre (IPC), Stevenson’s talk will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, from 9 — 11:30 a.m., in the Gathering Space of the John E. Robbins Library, as well as on Zoom.

Stevenson, who spent 10 years at the Qu’Appelle Indian Residential School, was later recruited to work with two law firms on residential school compensation. He was a recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Medal for his work on abuse awareness and was recognized by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and Abex Awards for his role in developing a First Nationals work program with Conexus Credit Union.

Brandon University is committed to being an accessible institution. To ensure that any event is available to all who are interested in attending, please advise us in advance of any accessibility considerations. Accessibility contact: communications@brandonu.ca

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Date:
Monday, September 26th, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Indigenous Peoples’ Centre
Phone:
204-727-7458