An Evening of Reconciliation: Keynote and Conversation with Chief Dr. Robert Joseph

On Thursday January 21st, a thoughtful and engaging evening with Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Ambassador, Reconciliation Canada took place. This free and public event included a keynote from Chief Dr. Robert Joseph and informal reception that followed.
Reconciliation Canada understood that we were at a pivotal moment in Canadian history, and recognized the opportunity to find a new way forward, together. This event invited all community members to join the national movement towards reconciliation for Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.

Speaker Bio

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, OC, OBC. is a true peace-builder whose life and work are examples of his personal commitment. A Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation, Chief Joseph has dedicated his life to bridging the differences brought about by intolerance, lack of understanding and racism at home and abroad.
His insights into the destructive impacts these forces can have on peoples’ lives, families and cultures were shaped by his experience with the Canadian Indian Residential School system.
As one of the last few speakers of the Kwakwaka’wakw language, Chief Joseph is an eloquent and inspiring Ceremonial House Speaker. He shares his knowledge and wisdom in the Big House and as a Language Speaker with the University of British Columbia, an internationally recognized art curator and as co-author of “Down from the Shimmering Sky: Masks of the Northwest Coast”.