7:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Drum Call
(Songs and drumming are provided by the Sweetgrass Singers)
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Conference Day 1 November 28, 2022
9:00 am
Opening Remarks
Special greetings from the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.
9:30 am
Keynote #1 - The Significance of Witnessing: A Conversation between The Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., M.S.C., former Chief Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and Dr. Niigaanwewidam Sinclair
Speaker(s):
The Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., M.S.C., Dr. Niigaanwewidam (Niigaan) James Sinclair,Video presentation.
10:00 am
Keynote #2 - Truth and Reconciliation: What We Inherited and Our Role Moving Forward
Speaker(s):
Chief Cadmus Delorme,11:00 am
Health Break
Entertainment provided by Shirley Sanderson, Residential School Survivor.
11:15 am
Plenary #1 - The Youth Movement: From Bearing Witness to Advocacy and Community Building
This panel discussion will be moderated by Autumn LaRose-Smith, Provincial Métis Youth Council President, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan.
12:15 pm
Lunch, Entertainment, & Indigenous Market
Entertainment provided by Phil and Dallas Boyer.
1:15 pm
Keynote #3 - Presentation by Dr. Wilton Littlechild, C.M., A.O.E., M.S.C., K.C., former Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
2:00 pm
Plenary #2 - Bearing Witness: The Indian Residential School Health Supports
Speaker(s):
Brenda Reynolds, BISW, RSW, MA, CIYT 200,The Wîcihitowin Conference Planning Committee recognizes and thanks the many health and cultural support workers who have been there alongside Residential School Survivors throughout the years.
3:00 pm
Health Break
Entertainment provided by Shirley Sanderson, Residential School Survivor.
3:15 pm
Powwow Demonstration
Powwow dancers include Marc (Longjohn) Okihcihtaw (narrator), Sheldon Wuttunee, Brinn Wuttunee, Konis Wuttunee, Tanya Tootoosis, Elvin Nicotine, Raylene Medicinerope, Conrad Medicinerope, Rob McNabb, Shay Littletent, Blue Jay Linklater, Kevin Hawahe, Gracie Arcand, Cara Arcand, and Kimowan Ahenakew.
Music provided by the Sweetgrass Singers.
4:15 pm
Day 1 Closing Remarks
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Conference Day 2 November 29, 2022
7:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Drum Call
(Songs and drumming are provided by Sweetgrass Singers)
9:00 am
Opening Remarks
9:15 am
Keynote #4 - Bearing Witness: Not a Spectator Sport
Speaker(s):
Dr. Marie Wilson, C.M., O.NWT., M.S.C.,Dr. Marie Wilson is a former Commissioner with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
10:15 am
Health Break
Entertainment provided by Shirley Sanderson, Residential School Survivor.
10:30 am
Plenary #3 - Reconciliation and the Role of Public Policy
Speaker(s):
Merelda Fiddler-Potter,11:15 am
Plenary #4 - Weaving the Web of Life in the Aftermath of Residential Schools
Speaker(s):
Dr. Herman Michell,12:00 pm
Lunch, Entertainment, & Indigenous Market
Entertainment provided by Courtney-Dawn Anaquod and fellow jiggers.
1:00 pm
Plenary #5 - Witnessing the Value of kiyôkêwin ᑭᔫᑌᐃᐧᐣ
Speaker(s):
Marilyn Poitras,1:45 pm
Video Presentation - The Witness Blanket (documentary trailer)
Introduction provided by Carey Newman, Multidisciplinary Artist, Master Carver, Filmmaker, Author and Public Speaker
2:00 pm
Health Break
Entertainment provided by Bluejay Linklater.
2:15 pm
Plenary #6 - Teachings from the Saskatoon Survivor's Circle (video presentation)
Speaker(s):
Allan Daniels, Arlene Fiddler-Whitecap, Dorah Montgrand, Eugene Arcand, Florence Highway, Gilbert Kewistep, Ida Skjarstad, Irene Sharp, Judy Pelly, John B. McDonald, Evelyn Linklater, Linda Badger, Marina Gardypie, Peter Gardippy,
3:15 pm
Plenary #7 - Wîcihitowin: A Reflection on Eight Years of Work
4:00 pm