International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

A Conversation on Healing

Join Arts Commons and United Way of Calgary and Area for A Conversation on Healing - a discussion between community leaders on systemic racism and perspectives on healing and change. Elder Dr. Reg Crowshoe is a prominent cultural and spiritual leader from the Piikani First Nation; Rose Crowshoe is an esteemed Blackfoot Elder; Karli Crowshoe is their granddaughter and the Owner and Artist behind The Chief’s Daughter; Jacob Biggs is a fourth-year student athlete at the University of Calgary; Beth Gignac is the Chief Impact and Innovation Officer at United Way of Calgary and Area; Chima Nkemdirim is a member of the Arts Commons Board of Directors; and Patti Pon is President and CEO of Calgary Arts Development.

“The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.” (United Nations)

THIS EVENT WILL BE AVAILBLE ON DEMAND FOR FREE ON MARCH 21, 2022.