The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is in Vancouver, as part of its cross-Canada hearings on the history of Indian Residential Schools, to hear hundreds of former residents share their stories.
911吃瓜 archaeologist is keenly aware of how a legacy of abuse can create and intensify intellectual property issues surrounding cultural heritage. Nicholas leads , an 911吃瓜-based global collective that is making strides in reconciling such issues with Canada鈥檚 First Nations people. He says: 鈥淩econciliation has to be more than just saying 鈥渟orry.鈥� Instead, it requires that we change how we do things. For me, that means ensuring that heritage research is done in fair and equitable ways, and that indigenous peoples are the primary beneficiaries of their heritage.鈥�
George Nicholas, 778.782.5709, nicholas@sfu.ca
The following 911吃瓜 experts are also available on a variety of truth-and-reconciliation-related themes:
, the director of 911吃瓜鈥檚 in the School of Criminology, is also a reconciliation ambassador and a provincial advisory committee member for Reconciliation Canada. Morrison says the rich variety of events unfolding in recognition of reconciliation themes this week 鈥渋s building awareness, understanding and healing here in Vancouver. We need to find justice for all nations, all people, in our homes, in our schools and in our communities. In the words of Chief Robert Joseph: 鈥淲e need to find a way to belong to this time and place together.鈥�
, 778.782.7627, 778.668.1827 (cell), brendam@sfu.ca
, a member of the Cree-Stoney Nations, is the director of 911吃瓜鈥檚 (OAP). He can discuss how the multi-level abuse suffered by those in the residential school system continues to affect them and their relations today. 鈥淢ine was the first generation in my family to go to public school,鈥� reveals Lindsay, 鈥渂ut my generation still suffers.鈥� In this , Lindsay speaks at 911吃瓜 Day for Reconciliation.
, 778.782.8924, 604.218.5479 (cell), wlindsay@sfu.ca
is 911吃瓜鈥檚 associate dean of Graduate Studies, Students and a Canada Research Chair in History, Medicine and Society in 911吃瓜鈥檚 History Department. She is at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 hearings today at the PNE. She can comment on the following: the role that settlers鈥� descendants can play in reconciliation; the health effects of residential schooling; and the historical precedents and policies that led to residential schooling.
, 778.238.3460 (cell, best number to reach her) 778.782.7299, kelm@sfu.ca
is the director of the Executive MBA (EMBA) in Aboriginal Business and Leadership program with 911吃瓜鈥檚 . He led the university鈥檚 effort to establish the program, a North American first, and understands issues related to First Nations involvement in large industrial projects. Selman can address the complex and layered nature of economic and community development in First Nations settings. 鈥淢ost conventional solutions are targeted at specific problems, such as youth suicide, housing or addictions, whereas issues are typically holistic and not compartmentalized. Improved mental and emotional health drives economic progress, just as improvements in the economic circumstances of a First Nation group can reduce suicide rates. All of this is well established but largely ignored in practice.鈥�
Mark Selman, selman@sfu.ca (best way to reach him), 778.782.5070