The Schedule
Day 1
Thursday, November 18, 2021
7:30-9:00 PM
Stories and Songs of Justice and Strength - presented in partnership with Spirit Song Festival
Featuring Elizabeth Penashue, Emma Reelis, Ellen Ford, Calvin White, Chief Mi'sel Joe, Aaron Prosper, and Immali.
President Johannes Lampe and Lieutenant Governor Judy Foote will be in attendance.
(Location: First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity & Online)
See www.firstlightnl.ca/spirit-song-festival for more information.
Day 2
Friday, November 19, 2021
9:00-11:00 AM
Indigenous Leaders Speak: Learning from Our Past to Help Brighten Our Future
Featuring Chief Brendan Mitchell, Chief Mi'sel Joe, and Catherine Fagan
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
11:00-11:30 AM
Nutrition Break
11:30-12:30 PM
Non-Indigenous Panel Response
What Did We Hear?
What Does It Mean for Us?
Featuring: dorothy vaandering, Sulaimon Giwa, Rose Ricciardelli, Sylvia Moore, and Joelle Rodway
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
12:30-12:45 PM
Summary Comments and Lunch Instructions
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
12:45-2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00-3:00 PM
Tributary Streams of a Restorative Justice River
Tributary 1: Education, Keynote Talks featuring Jodie Lane, Jessica Webb, and Sherra-Lee Robinson
Tributary 2: Community, Keynote Talks featuring Sheila O'Neill and Catherine Kelly
Tributary 3: Justice, Keynote Talks featuring Judge Robin Fowler, Judge James Igloliorte, and Andrew John
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
3:00-3:45 PM
Discussion Circles Within Each Tributary Stream
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
3:45- 4:00 PM
Gathering of All to Close the Day: Ceremony and Song
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
4:00 PM - Evening
Join Spirt Song Festival events throughout the weekend to appreciate and celebrate Indigenous Arts
Day 3
Saturday, November 20, 2021
9:30-10:30 AM
Small Group Talking Circles
Groups of 12 - 4 per Tributary
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
10:30-11:00 AM
Nutrition Break
11:00-12:00 PM
Two-Eared Listening: Reflecting on What We Heard
(An open invitation to NL decision makers to join in)
Inside Circle: Indigenous / Non-Indigenous Leaders
Outside Circle: Participants Bearing Witness
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)
12:00-1:00 PM
Celebration Lunch and Mide-wiigwas "Giveaway" Ceremony
(Location: Emera Innovation Conference Centre & Online)