Apathy is Boring’s RISE Vancouver Cohort 9 is excited to announce Full Circle: A Rematriation Dialogue. Come join us on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at 12:30PM for a free, half-day, in-person discussion, showcasing rematriation related to Indigenous cultures and movements aimed at youth aged 18-30 in Vancouver! This discussion aims to explore the theme of rematriation by centering the voices of Indigenous women in a storytelling workshop that will highlight Indigenous culture, knowledge and ontology and its importance in the maintenance of a resilient city and the decolonization of a post-colonial society.

Event Speakers:

Kung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) is a professional storyteller, educator and published author belonging to the X̱aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations. Her Haida name, Kung Jaadee, means ‘Moon Woman’ and was presented to her at her great uncle’s memorial feast by her cousin Crystal Robinson. Over the past 28 years, Kung Jaadee has performed traditional Haida legends, while also sharing vivid personal stories about her clan's survival of the smallpox epidemic, and the history and culture of her people.

https://www.pebblestarartists.com/kung-jaadee

Deanna Miller is from Katzie First Nation and was born and raised in the Langley territory. In an effort to return to the ways of her ancestors, she makes medicines from plants she harvests from her land. šxʷne:m is a word in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language that means healer. All products are handmade in small batches with intention, love and respect. Deanna also enjoys all opportunities to share this ancestral knowledge through workshops and plant walks.

https://sxwnem.com

Note: Please include any dietary restriction or allergies when you sign up