22
Feb

TRC to Release Interim Report, Historical Publication – Feb 24

Vancouver, BC, February 22, 2012 – The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), will release its interim report and a new historical publication on the morning of Friday, February 24, 2012.

Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement by Justice Murray Sinclair, TRC Chair, Commissioner Chief Wilton Littlechild and Commissioner Marie Wilson at 10:30am PT.

Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am PT
Location: Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue
580 West Hastings Street
(enter via Seymour Street courtyard entrance)
Vancouver, British Columbia

This event will be webcast live and can be viewed at www.trc.ca

Copies of the TRC publications will be made available on site during the announcement, and further, posted online at www.trc.ca immediately following.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established as a result of the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Its mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in residential schools, and guide and inspire a process of reconciliation and renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.

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21
Feb

ROQ Youth Symposium Feb 23-26, 2012 in Ottawa

Come and join us in Ottawa, February 23-26, 2012 for the ROQ Symposium. The Symposium will include inspiring workshops, special speakers and a concert with Fresh I.E. – a Canadian rapper and two-time Grammy Award nominee! All the action will happen in the heart of downtown Ottawa at the National Arts Centre and the Lord Elgin Hotel.

Over the three days, we will talk about the issues our generation is facing and where we can go from here, focusing on the best of what has been, creating the best of what will be. This is not your usual sit-in-your-seat-and-listen kind of conference. Be prepared to participate in small groups and creative activities. It’s going to be fun!

First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and non-Aboriginal young people are all welcome. Bring your friends, and get ready to make new ones!

For more information visit www.roq.gatheringnations.ca

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17
Feb

APTN at the 2012 Arctic Winter Games

APTN is pleased to announce that it is the only Canadian television broadcaster to provide extensive coverage of the 2012 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) happening March 4 to 10 from Whitehorse, Yukon.

The 2012 games are an international celebration of Northern sport, culture and friendship. APTN’s news team will be on hand to provide special coverage of the opening ceremonies, sporting and cultural events, athlete interviews, and medal standings.

APTN is broadcasting on location from the Canada Games Centre. Viewers can tune in to APTN National News each day for coverage of the games beginning March 5. APTN will also air live updates from the games throughout each day of the games. (more…)

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