Events

Book Launch for: Sema:th Xo:tsa, Stand Like A Cedar, Feeling the Pulse of Poverty

Nicola Campbell, with illustrations by Carrie-Lynn Victor, Stand Like a Cedar (Highwater Press)
Melissa Kendzierski, The Pulse of Poverty (Chilliwack Healthier Community)
Chris Silver, Carrie-Lynn Victor, Kris Foulds and Laura Schneider, and with illustrations by Carrie-Lynn Victor, Semá:th Xó:tsa: Great-Gramma’s Lake (Reach Gallery)
Nicola Campbell, Spílexm: Weaving a Recovery, Resilience, and Resurgence (Highwater Press)

Peace Talk: PACS Student Field Work Presentation - Restorative Justice and Housing in the Fraser Valley

Moderators: Steven Schroeder, PARC Community of Practice Commitment Leaders.
Presenters: Katelyn Van Hove - Evaluating Restorative Justice Work in Abbotsford, BC and Kayla Fisher - The Walls Around Us: Housing Programs in Mission, BC

Peace Talks: Renaming and Destatuing - Challenging History in the Age of Reconciliation Building

Host and Moderator: Professor Keith Carlson, PARC Director.
Panelists: Prof. John Lutz, George Ironstrack, Prof. Omeasoo Wahpasiw, and Prof. Brian Hosmer

The Afghan Refugee Crisis: Conflict, compassion, and action

Moderators: Steven Schroeder and Geetanjali Gill, PARC Community of Practice Commitment Leaders.
Panelist: Fatema Ahmadi, Holly Janzen, Mansoor, Abdul, and Jennifer York

Speakers will talk about the lived experience of being a refugee and being resettled, the work of carrying out resettlement, and the current situation in Afghanistan. Participants will learn about actions that are being taken in Canada and elsewhere, and actions that participants themselves can take.
Zoom passcode: 3qx8H*c* 

Peace Talks: Indigenous Place Names and Hiking in the Fraser Valley

Keynote: Stephen Hui

In his work, Stephen Hui has attempted to be attentive to Indigenous histories, place names and culture. Join us for a discussion of Stephen's new book - Destination Hikes. 

Islamophobia: Seeking Solutions for Hate

Eradicating Islamophobia and the systemic structures of racism

“Our heart goes out to the Afzaal family and all members of the Muslim community in the wake of this heinous hate-motivated mass murder. This tragic act of violence tears at the very fabric of our society and reveals that Islamophobia and racism are alive and well in Canada. We know that this crime will cause all members of the Islamic faith to fear for their lives and to feel that they cannot be safe within Canada. We must all do everything we can to counter this and to affirm for Muslims that we are committed to eradicating Islamophobia and the systemic structures of racism.” ~ Dr. Keith Carlson

Peace Talks: The Kidnapping of Sto:lo Children

The Exploitation of Indigenous Children and their Labour in the Era Prior to Formal Settler Colonialism

Dr. Keith Carlson takes people on a journey into the past where we learn about the exploitation of Indigenous children and their labour in the era immediately prior to formal settler colonialism. He will also discuss some of the remarkable stories of family love and resilience.

Peace Talks: Dealing with Modern China

Keynote speakers: Guy Saint-Jacques, Former Canadian Ambassador to China, 2012-2016

While Canada and China are currently enduring tense relations, it is strategically important to continue engagement. Particularly as Canada tries to negotiate the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Furthermore, also as nations are on an existing path addressing, the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, nuclear proliferation etc.

Peace Talks: The Crown as an Agent of Reconciliation?

Keynote speakers: The Hon. Eva Qamaniq Aariak (CM, ONu), Commissioner of Nunavut

This talk focuses on the role that the Crown plays as a buffer for Indigenous peoples in their relationships with government. Some Canadians might be thinking ‘maybe it’s time for the monarchy to go’ when they see news coverage of the Governor General or members of the Royal family behaving badly. But the Crown has a special role to play in Canadian governance.

UFV Peace and Reconciliation Centre Launch

Keynote speakers: The Honourable Bob Rae, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN); and The Honourable Grand Chief Steven Point, Chancellor of the University of British Columbia; former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.