British Columbia *The session on June 18 will be recorded and posted to BCAFN’s website following the event.
– June 18, 2021
Opening prayer
Presenter: Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper
Housekeeping
Presenters: Co-facilitators Chastity Davis-Alphonse and Racelle Kooy
Welcoming Remarks
Presenter: Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative
“What we heard” Report Back
Presenters: Chastity and Racelle will present the report that was developed based on input and recommendations received throughout the engagement sessions and through submissions.
Update from the AFN
Presenter(s): TBD
The AFN Women’s Council will provide an overview of their report, “Breathing Life into the Calls for Justice: An Action Plan to End Violence Against First Nations Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People” and explain how the BC report will be integrated into the national-level work.
Discussion/Q and A
Presenters: Co-facilitators Chastity Davis-Alphonse and Racelle Kooy
There will be space for participants to make comments or ask questions regarding the report, the engagement process, or work to come.
Closing Remarks and Commitment from BCAFN
Presenter: BCAFN Women’s Representative Louisa Housty-Jones
The BCAFN will share their commitment to advocate for the implementation of the Calls for Justice as expressed in the report.
Performance by Murray Porter (June 18 only)
Presenter: Murray Porter
Murray is a Mohawk blues player, singer, songwriter & pianoman. He will perform several songs for us.
Closing Prayer
Presenter: Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper
– June 19, 2021
Opening prayer
Presenter: Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper
Housekeeping
Presenters: Co-facilitators Chastity Davis-Alphonse and Racelle Kooy
Welcoming Remarks
Presenter: Louisa Housty-Jones, BCAFN Women’s Representative
“What we heard” Report Back
Presenters: Chastity and Racelle will present the report that was developed based on input and recommendations received throughout the engagement sessions and through submissions.
Update from the AFN
Presenter(s): TBD
The AFN Women’s Council will provide an overview of their report, “Breathing Life into the Calls for Justice: An Action Plan to End Violence Against First Nations Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People” and explain how the BC report will be integrated into the national-level work.
Discussion/Q and A
Presenters: Co-facilitators Chastity Davis-Alphonse and Racelle Kooy
There will be space for participants to make comments or ask questions regarding the report, the engagement process, or work to come.
Closing Remarks and Commitment from BCAFN
Presenter: BCAFN Women’s Representative Louisa Housty-Jones
The BCAFN will share their commitment to advocate for the implementation of the Calls for Justice as expressed in the report.
Closing Prayer
Presenter: Dr. Gwendolyn Point, BCAFN Knowledge Keeper