Not Just a Symbolic Day! Truth and Reconciliation Commission Observance Day on September 18th

The University of British Columbia is dedicated to developing a better understanding of Indian Residential School histories, the policies that guided the operations of the schools, and their effects upon individuals and communities. The speakers believe that an acknowledgement and understanding of this history is necessary to the development of more functional and productive dialogues about our future that benefit all Canadians. For this reason, the University will be suspending most classes on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 so that students, professors, and other members of the university community may more fully participate in this historic event.

In preparation for the National Event on September 18-21, and the suspension of classes on the 18th, UBC professors, students, and organizations are engaging in a series of events and initiatives.

Please join us to share your ideas and learn what others on campus are doing in in preparation of this event.

Please go here to register for this event: http://www.events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/view/2503