June 21, 2018 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada and IPAC-NL is pleased to feature Judy White, Q.C. as the guest speaker for the next installment of its luncheon series. 

“Why don’t you people just get over it?”...An Indigenous Perspective on Reconciliation

Canada’s colonial history, the racist attitudes and assumptions that are a part of Canadian society, and today’s statistical realities are complicated.  While the political climate of Canada is changing, we still have a long way to go. Within the past year, there has been a significant shift in the status quo – from deeply rooted attitudes and stereotypes that question why Indigenous peoples simply can’t “get over it” to an understanding of the intergenerational impacts of colonization and a national call to all Canadians for a commitment to truth and reconciliation.   

About the Guest Speaker:

Ms. White is a Mi’kmaq grandmother and a member of the Flat Bay Band, currently residing in Conne River, NL. Ms. White is an experienced lawyer and a former CEO of the Assembly of First Nations. She also has vast board and governance experience including serving in various capacities with the National Centre for First Nations Governance, First Nations Statistical Institute, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and Board of Regents for Memorial University. Presently, Ms. White is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Indigenous Affairs with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.  

A hot, plated lunch will be served. Please advise if you have any dietary restrictions

Payment can be made by credit card in advance.  Refunds will not be issued after Monday, June 18. Alternates are welcome. For alternate payment options, or if you have any questions, please contact Michelle Snow at [email protected] or 709-729-3126.