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Truth and Reconciliation forum set for Feb. 13 by Marta Marychuk Oakville Beaver Staff 1 3 | Friday, February 3, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Oakville Community Foundation (OCF) is getting out the word on a community discussion on Truth and Reconciliation. The forum is being convened by Stephen Paquette, chair, Indigenous Education Advisory Committee; R. Stacey LaForme, Chief, M ississaugas of the New Credit First Nation; Sherry Saevil, Indigenous Education Advisory, Halton Catholic District School Board; and, Tammy Hardwick, Instructional Program Lead, First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education. The public is invited to attend a community discussion on Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at MacLachlan College, 337 Trafalgar Rd. R e g istra tio n begins at 6 p.m. followed by a traditional s m u d g i n g ceremony 6:30 p.m. at An indigenous perspective presented means in Oakville, from 7-8:30 p.m. The Indigenous Education Advisory Committee of the Halton Catholic and District School Boards, YMCA of Oakville, Oakville Community Foundation, Town of Oakville, and a number of local independent schools and businesses have been collaborating on local projects, as well as the challenge of incorporating the values of reconciliation in everyday activities. There will be Mississaugas of the New Credit a presentation, Oakville is on the traditional lands of to introduce some traditional indigenous teachings and Wendy Rinella local leaders, and community discussion to hear an indigenous perspective of what Truth and Reconciliation the M ississaugas of the New Credit, part of the Anishinaabe Nation that extends from the Niagara peninsula across Hamilton and Toronto to the Rouge River Valle). "It is fitting in Canada's 150th year that we as a community come together to build a stronger and more inclusive Town and country for future generations," said Wendy Rinella, O CF CEO. This event is free, but pre-registration is required and seating is limited. To register, visit www.theocf.org. Print or download the ticket to present at the event. Working for Individuals and Small Businesses Knowledge Strategy PERSONAL INJURY COMMERCIAL LITIGATION S ^ L L P EMPLOYMENT LAW &WSIB All Commercial and R esid en tan tial AAA s in L A W Y E R DISPOSAL SERVICES Mention Promo Code 1-888-880-7080 KELLYSINGHLAW.COM Oakville Beaver and receive 10% OFF the Price of Your 10% BiN RENTAL* O F F 905-337-8686 1100 Burloak Drive, Suite 604, Burlington, ON L7L 6B2 Serving O akville, Burlington, M ilto n&M ississauga 586Third Line, O akville www.aaadisposal.org when you purchase energy efficient Duette* honeycomb shades. (J O R e b a te WINDOWS - DOORS - COVERINGS HunterDouglas Gallery- 2512 Old Bronte Rd at Dundas Weekdays 10-5 Sat 10-3 905.827.3331 "we makpijou (ook.good...inside andout!" fa s a d a .c a Online Floral Boutique ww w .callagifts.com Offer valid from January 16 March 17,2017. P ischaseam inim umof4 Duettomd receV eaJ100rebateandanextra*20for eacha dditional shadepurchasedVaidat participatingr«aIa rsonly.Therebatewil boissu ed litftafbnnofaH unterDourfaaP re pa idAm aiicanExpreafCad.TH EP R O M O TIO NC A R Disatradem ark TheHuntG ro u p s Al R ights R o ae nred .TH EP R O M O TIO NC A R Diaa P re pa idA m erican Exprea^Card issuedbyAm e<B ank(rfC anada.- U sedbyA nroxB ankof C a n a d aunderlicensefrontArret