SACPA Session — Did you know Indigenous Children in Canada Endured more than just Indian Residential Schools during the Stolen Children Era?

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

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The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session with University of Lethbridge assistant professor Apooyak’ii / Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete as she discusses the Stolen Children Era and the roots of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Did you know Indigenous Children in Canada Endured more than just Indian Residential Schools during the Stolen Children Era?

Join us for an enlightening presentation by Apooyak’ii / Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete as she delves into crucial topics surrounding the Stolen Children Era. Discover the origins of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and gain insight into why the Calls to Action are relevant to all of us. This lecture is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of these important issues.

Speaker: Apooyak’ii/ Dr. Tiffany Prete

Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete (nee Hind Bull) is a member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Siksikasitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), located in the Treaty 7 area. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge. Her program of work consists of implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action on the Blood Reserve.

Dr. Prete earned her Bachelor of Elementary Education specializing in math and science, and completed her Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in education at the University of Alberta. She held both a Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship and was an inaugural recipient of the University of Calgary’s Provost’s postdoctoral award for Indigenous and Black scholars at the University of Calgary.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 18, 2024. The presentation begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m.

Cost: Free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.

Location: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Dining Room, 500-11 Street S, Lethbridge

Lunch & Refreshments: The Atrium Dining Room will be available by 11:15 a.m. Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy their excellent variety of good value food options.

For more information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.

Room or Area:

LSCO, 500 - 11 St S