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Celebrate the Wisdom of Elders Celebrate the Wisdom of Elders You are invited to a historic gathering at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, April 22, 2016 In 2014, the Year of Reconciliation, the City of ing decades of divisions, and in Australia there is Vancouver acknowledged its occupation of the tremendous learning about correcting the colonial 4-PAGE PROGRAM traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squa- past. Here in Canada we have an exciting opportu- mish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, and ter- nity to make reconciliation matter for our neigh- ritories that were never ceded through treaty, war bourhoods, schools, and public places. or surrender. On this 46th Earth Day, we invite you to unpack e work of reconciliation belongs to all who what reconciliation means for our city and the plan- have settled here, as well as Indigenous Peoples. et. Please accept this call to connect with wise elders, Governments can take acknowledge and apolo- artists and visionaries for lasting reconciliation. gize, but a shi is needed from all to move for- Kwi Awt Stelmexw and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, ward together. with the support of the City of Vancouver, are In an interview to mark his 80th birthday, David producing Earth Day 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Suzuki expressed his feeling that the environ- eatre. From 4-11pm, internationally renowned mental movement has failed for decades given it speakers and musicians will deepen cross-cultural has not shown the world the wisdom of Indig- understanding, and lead us towards the genuine enous worldviews and humans interconnected- reconciliation work still to be done. THE PROMISE OF ness with nature. Vancouver envisions itself the Celebrate the brilliant words of Lee Maracle, Greenest City, so how can reconciliation place immerse yourself in the sounds of Juno-winner RECONCILIATION Coast Salish Peoples’ environmental stewardship George Leach, hear the wisdom of Chief Bobby at the centre of our shared future? Joseph, laugh at the comedy of Ryan McMahon, “We were expected to destroy one Reconciliation demands that we relearn history love the intelligence of Grand Chief Stewart another and ourselves collectively and consider how the status quo works against Phillip and Joan Phillip, and witness the dance of in the worst racial confl agration. a just future for all. South Africa is overcom- Children Of Takaya. Read the bios next page! Instead, we as a people chose the path of negotiation, compromise and peaceful settlement. Instead of 10 ways to advance reconciliation hatred and revenge we chose 1) Learn traditional place names 4) Attend or host a Coast 7) Justin Trudeau’s government reconciliation and nation-building.” from where you live. Salish Protocol workshop and has promised to implement — Nelson Mandela learn how to meaningfully all 94 TRC recommendations, 2) Advocate in your municipality acknowledge “Coast Salish please help ensure they do. “I remain convinced that most hu- to have traditional place names Territory” in your daily life. Canadians can read the Call re-introduced. to Action, and make their man confl icts can be solved through 5) Invite Coast Salish speakers 3) Talk with your family, friends, own committments, too. genuine dialogue conducted with a to your group, church or union spirit of openness and reconciliation” neighbours, coworkers, and meeting to build bridges and 8) Canada has promised to organisations about the VOICES consider how you can support implement the UN Declaration — Dalai Llama. OF ELDERS program and invite reconciliation and redress to on the Rights of Indigenous your community to the Queen make local change possible. Peoples (UNDRIP). Familiar- Elizabeth Theatre on April 22. “You cannot legislate for someone ize yourself with it by visiting to reconcile but you can create that Help get the word out about this 6) In order to redress the bit.ly/CanadaUNDRIP historic event. legacy of residential schools space for reconciliation to happen so and advance the process 9) Insist that Canada’s 150 Individual tickets are onsale at that we get to the place we need to of Canadian reconciliation, celebrations in 2017 refl ect be together” APRIL ticketstonight.ca and at outlets the Truth and Reconciliation ‘Canada 150+’ and be a (listed on next page). Group and Commission (TRC) made 94 springboard for advancing — Andrea Reimer, City Councillor, discount tickets and volunteering calls to action. Read them genuine reconciliation. City of Vancouver 2016 information is available at at bit.ly/TRCaction [email protected] 10) Learn more on April 22! 15 Lee Maracle Grand Chief George Leach TONIGHT’s HOST: Celebrated Coast Salish au- Stewart Phillip Juno Award-winner George Ryan McMahon thor, poet, educator, storyteller Leach is an artist in relent- and performing artist. She is Always taking an active role in Ryan is an Anishinaabe/Me- one of the country's fi rst and the defense of Aboriginal Title less pursuit of truth. His tis comedian, writer and actor most prolifi c First Nations' and Rights by readily offering dedication to songcraft is out of Winnipeg. Armed BIOS: writers. Among her novels are support to Native communi- evident throughout his ca- with a degree in Theatre and Ravensong, Bobbi Lee: Indian ties in need. He is proud to be reer, nowhere more so than graduate of Toronto’s presti- Rebel and Daughters Are in his sixth three-year term on his Surrender album. gious Second City Conserva- Forever. She is a descendant as the President of the Union A mix of power and vulnerability, George’s tory, Ryan became the first ENJOY of BC Indian Chiefs. He has taken a personal ap- of Mary Agnes Joe Capilano, and granddaughter of lyrics evoke an unusual intimacy and are set native comedian to ever tape a one hour standup proach across Turtle Island, standing with Elders Chief Dan George. She is an Instructor in the Aborigi- to a vast terrain of sounds – touches of classic comedy special for CBC TV. Ryan’s storytelling VOICES nal Studies Dept. at University of Toronto, cofounder and communities, and to Victoria and Ottawa and rock, balladry, and blues. He is in the service of seats of colonial power. He served the Penticton comedy style is fast paced, loose & irreverent of the En'owkin International School of Writing, and a restless musical exploration and leaves audi- AWARD- Cultural Director of the Centre for Indigenous Theatre Indian Band as Councillor for 10 years, as Chief for as he explores the good, the bad and the ugly in Toronto. One of the foremost experts of Coast Sal- 14 years, and continues to serve as the Chair of the ences in awe across Turtle Island. In concert between Indian Country and the mainstream. ish Peoples and culture, she regularly mentors young Okanagan Nation Alliance. He is a husband, father George disappears into the moment, chasing the He has performed on CBC Radio, CBC TV, the people and speaks to audiences across Canada. and grandfather. promise of fleeting transcendence that music CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Montreal’s WINNING OF offers and taking us all with him. Don’t miss his Just For Laughs Festival, and taped a new one- Joan Phillip closing set! hour national comedy show for CBC called Red Chief Robert Man Laughing. This live variety show format is Former elected member of ARTISTS Joseph the Penticton Indian Band Children currently in development for television. Ryan is Ambassador for Reconciliation Council. Joan has more than an active media commentator on reconciliation ELDERS four decades of political issues. Canada and Hereditary Chief of of Takaya PERFORM the Gwawaenuk First Nation. experience advancing Indig- Formed in the early As one of the last few speak- enous rights from the 1970's 1950's by Chief Dan Short Film Native Alliance for Red ers of the Kwakwaka’wakw George; from the language, Chief Joseph is an Power period to the pres- Program Tsleil-Waututh Come on a journey ex- IN SUPPORT eloquent and inspiring Ceremo- ent day. In her role with nial House Speaker. He received an Honorary Doctorate the Penticton Indian Band Nation. Children ploring the true history of Proceeds support Coast of Law Degree from UBC. He is also Ambassador for the Council and as its Lands Administrator for more of Takaya is a Coast Salish group with per- Vancouver and living cul- Indian Residential School Survivors Society, Chairman than ten years, she helped manage reserve lands formances that include singing, dancing and tural heritage of the Coast OF OUR Salish youth initiatives: of the National Assembly of First Nations Elder Council, and resources as a Nation-building exercise, and in storytelling. They are very active locally, na- Salish Peoples. Watch the Special Advisor to both Canada’s Truth and Reconcilia- a manner that protects them for future generations’ tionally and internationally, including festivals trailer for All Our Father’s • Tsleil-Waututh youth tion Commission (TRC) and Indian Residential School use and enjoyment. Joan is of mixed heritage in- in Europe and throughout North America. The Relations, a new film which Resolutions Canada, Chairman of the Native American cluding Okanagan and Tsleil-Waututh, and has been group is currently led by Gabriel George, who chronicles the Grant family from Musqueam. ELDERS married for 31 years to her husband Grand Chief travelling to Aotearoa Leadership Alliance for Peace and Reconciliation, and also serves as Manager of Culture for Tsleil- Plus The Letter R by Hannah Clifford, features Ambassador with the Interreligious and International Phillip. They have four grown sons, two daughters, Waututh. artist Kinnie Starr (above) expanding the defini- Federation for World Peace. seven granddaughters and seven grandsons. for Indigenous youth tions of reconciliation. sharing • Kwi Awt Stelmexw APRIL 22, 2016 language scholarships IS AN INSPIRING 2016 2016 • Coast Salish Cultural EVENING OF APRIL APRIL Network digital storytelling project SHARED WISDOM, SONG, DANCE AND FILM 16 George Leach TONIGHT’s HOST: Juno Award-winner George Ryan McMahon Leach is an artist in relent- Ryan is an Anishinaabe/Me- less pursuit of truth.
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