Paths to Peace

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Since 1966, the 21st of March has been recognized by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in honour of those who lost their lives in the Sharpeville, South Africa massacre in 1960, where during a peaceful protest, 69 anti-apartheid protesters died and over 300 were wounded. Canada was one of the first countries to support the UN declaration and in 1989, Canada launched its annual March 21 Campaign to remind us that racism and racial discrimination is widespread and we each have an individual responsibility to call out racism and build a society free of hate.

Forms of domination based on real or imaginary differences between groups continue to impact our society, because “fear and resentment of what is different” is hard-wired into people’s unexamined thinking. Join Catherine Twinn for an evening of different learning mediums: video, reflection, conversation, and teaching on looking at our own responsibilities toward building a path to peace.

FACILITATOR:

 Catherine M. Twinn KC, B.A, LL.B, LL.M — Barrister and Solicitor, Alberta / Mediator and Certified Arbitrator

An Alberta lawyer since 1980, with specific experience uncovering the root causes of indigenous over-representation in the child welfare system; 34+ years’ experience in First Nation settled Trusts; negotiated and developed Recognition legislation, an alternative to the Indian Act, articulating the full scope of indigenous jurisdiction; developed a Treaty 8 based Police Service (today known as the Lakeshore Regional Police Service); volunteer and community work; mother of 4 sons.

REGISTRATION

Early (in-person or online):                     $20
After February 15 (in-person or online): $25

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