McGill University’s Aboriginal Sustainability Project is proud to announce that we will be hosting ‘The Boreal Forest: Our Land, Our Stories, Our Responsibility’ to celebrate the leadership and commitment of Aboriginal communities in the conservation and sustainable development of the Boreal forest.
The event will take place on Wednesday, November 16 between 7:00pm – 9:00pm located at McGill University, Stewart Biology Building, Room 1/3 1205 Docteur Penfield Avenue.
The event is dedicated to Aboriginal leaders and youth who share their stories from the Boreal Forest, both successes and challenges. In addition, the event showcases Aboriginal music and culture.
The majority of the evening is dedicated to having Aboriginal Leaders share their personal stories. There will be three wonderful speakers:
• Chief Paul Gull, Cree First Nation of Waswanipi
• Stephen Kakfwi, former Premier of the NWT and former Dene Nation President
• Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come, Grand Council of the Crees
Innu artist Kathia Rock from Maliotenam on Quebec’s north-shore will be performing. http://www.socam.net/katiarock.html
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Aboriginal Sustainability Project’s aim is to enhance the presence of Aboriginal peoples in the McGill and Montreal community through educational and cultural activities. In partnership with First Peoples’ House, SEDE, and Aboriginal Community Outreach Coordinator. Funded by The Sustainability Projects Fund.