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National Day of Truth & Reconciliation Commemoration
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On Thursday, September 26, join other Brock House members for a luncheon highlighting Indigenous cuisine. Be a part of our important Truth and Reconciliation event. This is a vital opportunity for our community to come together, acknowledge, and listen to the stories and experiences of Indigenous communities at Brock House. The keynote speaker is Debra Sparrow (θəliχʷəlʷət), a Musqueam weaver, artist, and knowledge keeper. Sparrow’s expertise in Salish design, weaving, and jewelry making is self-taught. Sparrow was born and raised on the Musqueam Indian Reserve, part of the traditional territories of the Musqueam people, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sparrow credits her grandfather, Ed Sparrow, with giving her "300 years of stories" that grounded her in her heritage and enabled her to hear the voices of her ancestors. "We never stopped dancing, we never stopped singing, we never stopped practising our cultural ways," says Sparrow, who considers herself a person who lives and practises traditional ways. Registration is required for participation.