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				National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium
																			September 30th, 2025
																										
							
															Indigenous Sharing & Learning Centre, Round Room P-107
Parker Building, Laurentian University
							
							National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium
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.
Agenda
| 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: Paskwa 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  |