Laurentian University – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium
Press Release
September 30, 2025
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 |
| 9:00 a.m. | MC Mary Laur, Acting VP of Academic & Indigenous Programs
Prayer, Elder Lorney Bob, ISLC Anishnaabe Elder Drum song: Paswka Lightning Welcome remarks: Dr. Lynn Wells, Laurentian University President & Vice Chancellor |
| 9:30 a.m. | TRC Report Presentation – Taskforce Recommendations Report
Presented by: Natalie Lacasse, Manager of Indigenous Strategic Community |
| 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 Ribbon Cutting – 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 Closing Prayer: Lorney Bob, ISLC Anishnaabe Elder |
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