Current Colonialism: An Indigenous Perspective
Le samedi 29 janvier 2022, à 20h00.
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Current Colonialism: An Indigenous Perspective
with Gitz Crazyboy and Mark Tilsen
with Gitz Crazyboy and Mark Tilsen
Truth must come before reconciliation. Listening to Indigenous activists has never been more crucial.
Details: January 29th, 2022, 6 PM, Zoom Webinar
BY DONATION: proceeds go to speakers
Tickets: www.wearecommunity.ca
BY DONATION: proceeds go to speakers
Tickets: www.wearecommunity.ca
Sharing their perspective on colonization, Gitz and Mark hope to challenge your perception and create a greater understanding of systemic racism and oppression.
Speakers:
Mark k. Tilsen is an Oglala Lakota Poet Educator from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He comes from activist families long steeped in the struggle for liberation for all people and the long term survival of the Lakota Nation. At Standing Rock he stepped into the role of a direct action trainer and police liaison. Since then he has led trainings and teach ins about the lessons learned from Standing Rock.
He has spent months at the L’eau est La Vie Camp helping fight against the Bayou Bridge Pipeline which is the tail end of the Dakota Access Pipeline ending in Louisiana. His first book of poetry, It Ain’t Over Until We’re Smoking Cigars on the Drill Pad recalls the struggle against the pipeline through a blend of journal entries and poems.
For more information on his work visit: https://www.marktilsen.com
Gitz Crazyboy is a Siksikatsitapi and Dene youth facilitator born in Mohkínsstsisi. Since graduating high school, Gitz began working with youth and creating youth-focused programs. Gitz's passion and purpose is helping the next generation and he has held many positions within the youth education profession.
Ever the activist for the environment and Indigenous rights, Gitz is known for his leadership and participation in the Idle No More movement. A storyteller to his core, he has always had a deep connection to traditional teachings since his mother read to him as a child, he continues to be guided by the ancient wisdom the Elders carry. He has spent most his life learning and living with different Indigenous nations all over the world, and incorporates these experiences in everything he does.
Currently, Gitz resides in Calgary and is actively reconnecting with his Blackfoot roots. He believes the truth of who we are is in the truth and mysteries our ancestors carried - through ceremonies, songs, medicine, love and laughter.
For more information on his work visit: www.gitzcrazyboy.com
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