Fostering Connections That Last: Conversations in Civic and Indigenous Relationship Building — Jan 19

Join UFV’s Continuing Education and Esposito Family Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the first online panel session in a three-part series titled Towards Collaborative Governance and Shared Innovation.

In this session titled Fostering Connections That Last: Conversations in Civic and Indigenous Relationship Building, panelists from local First Nations and municipal leaders will come together online to share their perspective on the roots and evolution of municipal relationship with Indigenous governments. From conversations about the root of current relationships, to historical and present-day barriers, and emerging opportunities, this event will explore the past, the present, and the future of Indigenous and local government relationships.

Panelists include:
– Heidi Martin, Development Coordinator with Aquilini Indigenous Developments and Adjunct Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business
– Ken Christian, former Mayor of Kamloops
– Jason Campbell, Executive Director Seabird Island Band
– Chris Gruenwald, Director of Forestry for the City of Mission

Moderated by Dr. Keith Carlson Director of UFV’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre

Get your free ticket today by going to bit.ly/3j0dw8W

If you have any questions, please email continuingeducation@ufv.ca

01/19/2023 – 01/19/2023
06:00 pm – 07:30 pm
Online – Zoom

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toward-collaborative-governance-and-shared-innovation-part-1-panel-session-tickets-489807004937

For more information, contact Jessica Cottrill at jessica.cottrill@ufv.ca

01/19/2023