On September 30, citizens from across Canada will observe the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a day to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools—and will be wearing orange in honour of Orange Shirt Day. As public servants and citizens, have you committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls to Action? Join us to listen and learn about the importance of this day and the need for reconciliation in the public sector.
Moderated by JSGS Executive-in-Residence Merelda Fiddler-Potter, this EDI Discussion Series event will feature His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty.
His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, S.O.M., M.S.M., became Saskatchewan’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor in July of 2019. He is the first Indigenous person to serve in this role. Born and raised in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, His Honour is a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and is fluent in Cree. He joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1976, and was posted to 7 provinces, performed duties in every province and territory, and participated in an exchange with Northern Territory Police Service in Australia. Following his retirement from the RCMP, Mr. Mirasty helped to lead educational initiatives and served on several boards to reduce poverty and promote community safety.
For any inquiries, please contact: jsgs.events@uregina.ca.
The EDI Discussion Series is proudly supported by the Max Bell Foundation.
Event Details
- When:
- Time:
- 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM CST
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- Delivered by Zoom - Please register online and a link will be emailed to you.
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- Download the event poster