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For this sharing session, Indigenous Perspectives Society is pleased to bring together speakers, performance artists, and screen a short film to explore key efforts in response to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We are fortunate to host “Perspectives To Action” on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples.
*You can attend this event in person or live stream from anywhere! Information below.*
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Eddy Charlie, co-organizer of Victoria’s Orange Shirt Day with Kristen Spray, speaking about residential school
Dr. Jane Dickson, Law Professor at Carlton University and Instructor at Indigenous Perspectives Society, speaking about the Justice system and the Gladue Process.
We are also pleased to present:
Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director of Indigenous Perspectives Society
Charlie Batchelor, Indigenous Perspective Society’s Youth Representative
Dance and Musical Performances:
Eddi Wilson, Two Spirit performance artist
Aurora Finkle, musician
Film:
A Short Film featuring Laurie McDonald, Two Spirit Elder and Instructor at Indigenous Perspectives Society
Sunset Labs venue is ground level and wheel chair accessible. There are gender neutral bathrooms. There are no flashing lights during any of the performances. The video component does not have closed captioning.
TWO WAYS TO JOIN US!
HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!:
In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village). Register for “Perspectives to Action: Stream of Consciousness Event” and purchase your ticket here: https://ipsregistration.ca/
(under Training and Workshops)
NOTE: There are reserved FREE tickets for youth up to 18 years old. Contact us at Kellyl@ipsociety.ca to reserve youth tickets.
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!:
Can’t join us in person? We’ll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. DIGITAL tickets & details are here!:
ABOUT INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES SOCIETY
OUR PURPOSE
To advance education, knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures and practices with Indigenous Peoples and for individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors working with and serving Indigenous Peoples.
OUR VISION
The Indigenous Perspectives Society’s vision is to strengthen the lives and contribute to the self-determination of Indigenous peoples through culturally relevant training.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide culturally relevant training, research, and policy that advances and strengthens the lives of Indigenous peoples.
OUR VALUES
Our WAY OF BEING as an organization is defined and enriched by the diverse cultures of Aboriginal peoples. In all that we do, we will:
– Honour the right to self-determination of all Aboriginal people.
– Demonstrate courage through innovative and sustainable growth that is culturally grounded.
– Honour the wisdom and contribution of each person and organization with whom we interact.
– Continually challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning and performance.
– Demonstrate accountability, transparency and respect.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE:
ABOUT THE 2020 VISION PROJECT:
20 local non-profits. 20 broadcasts. 20 months.1 gift.
2020 Vision is a Stream of Consciousness grant program designed to amplify & forward the deep work being done by the non-profit & charities right here in our hometown of Victoria.
“We are gifting 20 live broadcast events, over 20 months, to 20 local community-based organizations in order to help them reach more people, scale their message, capture some beautiful video, host an event, and build an expanded awareness of the cause they champion! 2020 Vision is our way of saying THANK YOU for all that you’re doing to make the world a more beautiful, just, compassionate, balanced and sustainable world.”
For more details on the program, visit: