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| "In August 9, 2016, a young Cree man named Colten Boushie died from a gunshot to the back of his head after entering Gerald Stanley’s rural property with his friends...." ` from synopsis of film |
There is a chance for all to join in today, July 8th, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm PDT.
We remarked how privileged we were, yesterday, to experience a documentary about the life and death of Coultin Bushie. We sat in kitchen, me taking notes, Rebecca working on her necklaces, Mary keeping snacks going out of the kitchen to the teens who were elsewhere in the house, and Bonnie making sure those in the kitchen were hydrated.
We remarked how privileged we were, yesterday, to experience a documentary about the life and death of Coultin Bushie. We sat in kitchen, me taking notes, Rebecca working on her necklaces, Mary keeping snacks going out of the kitchen to the teens who were elsewhere in the house, and Bonnie making sure those in the kitchen were hydrated.
Out of an email, I have copied and pasted the invitation to an Indigenous Justice Summit for readers, thinking that others who are interested in this work might join us on Wednesday, July 8th, anytime during the day. Bonnie says the registration was easy for her. Within 15 minutes she got an invitation with the link that she needed.
Last night, amongst other things we watched Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up. Rebecca and Mary had watched it before but watched it again with us.
Today we are going to hear from the amazing speakers listed below.
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Subject: Indigenous Justice Summit
Hello everyone,
I have been part of organizing this Indigenous Justice Summit. It came together within the space of a week, originally motivated by the fact that there had been more Indigenous peoples who died as a result of police involved shootings than of COVID19 during the shutdown.
Registration is free. There are some amazing speakers: Marion Buller; Steven Point; Judith Sayers; Niigan Sinclair; Joseph Murdoch-Flowers; Bev Jacobs, among others.
Please share or join as you are able. The first night features a discussion and call to action of families who have been directly impacted.
https://nijs.uwu.ai/
Regards,
Ardith (Walpetko We’dalx) Walkem, QC
What an amazing and full two days. So much weight, so much to think about, so many ways to think about steps I can take moving forward.
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DeleteWhat an amazing and full two days. So much weight, so much to think about, so many ways to think about steps I can take moving forward.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way. Sometimes I wonder how I am so lucky as to fall into chances like this. I took good notes. Sometimes our internet was wonky, so I couldn't see the faces, but I could at least listen in by telephone. I like putting faces to these amazing Canadians, and hearing the inflection in their voices and watching their gestures and seeing them interact with one another.
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