National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium

September 30th, 2025

Indigenous Sharing & Learning Centre, Round Room P-107 Parker Building, Laurentian University

Wear your orange shirt and join us for a day of informative events and activities in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

8:30 a.m.	Sacred Fire hosted by Jason Nakogee, Truth and Reconciliation Coordinator
9:00 a.m.	MC: Mary Laur, Acting AVP of Academic & Indigenous Programs Opening Prayer: Elder Lorney Bob, ISLC Anishnaabe Elder Drum song: Paswka Lightning, Indigenous Student and Community Cultural Engagement Coordinator Welcome remarks: Dr. Lynn Wells, Laurentian University President & Vice Chancellor followed by LUNEC Chair, Roxanne Manitowabi
9:30 a.m.	TRC Report Presentation - Taskforce Recommendations Report Presented by: Natalie Lacasse, Manager of Indigenous Strategic Community Engagement
10:00 a.m.	Q&A
10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:30 a.m.	Kimberly Murray, National Scholar, Queens University
11:30 a.m.	Q&A
11:45 a.m.	LUNCH
1:00 p.m.	Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute - Room P-226 Welcoming Remarks: Nicole Wemigwans, Director of Maamwizing Indigenous Research Institute, followed by Tammy Eger, Vice President, Research.
1:15 p.m.	Ribbon Cutting and Smudge
1:20 p.m.	Introduction of Maamwizing Executive Closing Remarks: Dr. Malcolm Campbell, Provost & Vice President, Academic Closing Drum song: Paskwa Lightning, Indigenous Student and Community Engagement Coordinator Closing Prayer: Lorney Bob, ISLC Anishnaabe Elder

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