Whit Fraser: True North Rising
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Algonquin College Speaker Series Presents…
Please note: This event originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. due to weather concerns.
Join us on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. @ the Waterfront Campus when author and former journalist Whit Fraser, recounts the remarkable events and the extraordinary people who spoke up across Canada’s Northern Territories to challenge the colonial attitudes and policies of the past, bringing lasting change and the prospect of greater justice and equality to come all captured in his book True North Rising.
“This is a huge embrace of a book, irresistible on every level. Whit Fraser brings an uncanny feel for what truly matters to the telling of his own life as it plays into the unfolding saga of the Canadian North.” - Elizabeth Hay-Late Nights on Air–Giller Prize
Whit Fraser, former chairman of the Canadian Polar Commission, former executive director of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and former CBC journalist. His work took him to every community in Canada’s three northern Territories and much of the circumpolar world. He covered some of the most important stories to the today's Arctic region, including the McKenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry, Constitutional negotiations that enshrined aboriginal rights in the Canadian Constitution of Canada; Aboriginal Land Claims from initial concept and demands through to the final Agreements.
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FAQs
Is there a minimum age requirement for this event?
No, all are welcome.
What are my parking options at the event?
You are welcome to park in our main parking lot free of charge after 4 p.m. the day of the event.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact 613-735-4700 ext. 2756 with your questions.
What's the refund policy?
You are welcome to request a refund up to one day prior to the event.
Organizer Algonquin College-Pembroke Campus
Organizer of Whit Fraser: True North Rising
Our beautiful Waterfront Campus is surrounded by scenic countryside, forests, lakes, and rivers–the perfect location for some of the most exhilarating outdoor programs on earth. We are located in the City of Pembroke, approximately 140 km. northwest of downtown Ottawa.
Join us and learn first-hand the advantages of studying at a smaller campus where we offer our students exceptional learning opportunities and a friendly, supportive environment.
