Conversations Toward Reconciliation and Healing

The Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement at VIU supports Indigenous students, faculty and community members by cultivating an inclusive and culturally informed learning environment. We provide programs, services and initiatives that:*enhance student success*assist faculty in incorporating Indigenous perspectives into their teaching*build strong relationships with Indigenous communities.Through collaboration and advocacy, we work to ensure Indigenous voices, knowledge, and traditions are respected and reflected across the university.

Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement

<P CLASS="Default"><EM>This event is open to all interested community members, including VIU faculty, staff and students.</EM></P>
<P CLASS="Default"><SPAN>This series provides opportunity for individuals to further their understandings related to truth and reconciliation in Canada. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada released its final report in June, 2015 and identified a new vision for Canada based on mutual respect and understanding. This four-part series will explore our individual and collective responsibilities for enacting this vision and creating a different reality for Canada.</SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="Default"><SPAN><STRONG>Dates and times</STRONG>: 4 Fridays 10:30 to 12:00 Noon</SPAN></P>
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<H4>Friday, Feb 17, 2017</H4>
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<H4>Friday, March 3, 2017</H4>
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<H4>Friday, March 17, 2017</H4>
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<H4>Friday, March 31, 2017</H4>
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<P>Place: VIU Nanaimo Campus, Bldg. 250 - Faculty of Management, Room 308     <A HREF="https://www2.viu.ca/map/docs/VIU-Nanaimo-Campus-Map.PDF" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="VIU Nanaimo campus map" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link to Campus Map</A></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>Questions?  </EM> Please email Sharon Hobenshield at Sharon.Hobenshield@viu.ca<A HREF="mailto:aboriginal@viu.ca" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><BR></A></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Pay parking available </STRONG>-  Payment with coins or credit card. Paid parking available in Economy and General lots, and Employee lots after 5 pm. People with a documented disability may pay on a voluntary basis for dispenser tickets, meters, or permits.  <A HREF="https://viu.westpark.com/lots.php" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Link to VIU Nanaimo parking map" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Link to VIU Nanaimo parking map</A></P>

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