Renowned Indigenous author to speak in Guelph – GuelphToday

Indigenous author Edmund Metatawabin will speak about his Residential School experience

Renowned Indigenous author, Edmund Metatawabin – who was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award in 2014 for his novel Up Ghost River, and who is a recipient of the Order of Canada will speak at the regular Friday luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Guelph, Sept. 27 at 12:15 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Italian Canadian Club, 135 Ferguson Street, Guelph. Members of the community are invited to attend. Mr. Metatawabin will speak about his Residential School experience.

This extraordinary event is being held in recognition of Orange Shirt Day which falls annually on Sept. 30 and is an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the legacy of the residential school system. Orange Shirt day also reinforces talks about anti-racism and bullying and reaffirms that every child matters.