Truth & Reconciliation
- Date: 09/12/2013
Speaker(s):
Paulette Regan
Location:
UBC
Topic:
Indian Residential Schools and Their Legacy: Reconciliation through Education
Description:
In preparation for the West Coast National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Vancouver from September 18-21, the UBC Statistics Department, the UBC Mathematics Department and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) have organized an introductory seminar for students, faculty, and staff.
This seminar will present a meaningful introduction to the historical and current realities of the lives of Aboriginal people.
This talk will be followed by a short presentation discussing possibilities for individuals to become involved in outreach programs in the mathematical sciences, such as those implemented by PIMS and the Mathematics Department.
In preparation for the West Coast National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Vancouver from September 18-21, the UBC Statistics Department, the UBC Mathematics Department and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS) have organized an introductory seminar for students, faculty, and staff.
This seminar will present a meaningful introduction to the historical and current realities of the lives of Aboriginal people.
This talk will be followed by a short presentation discussing possibilities for individuals to become involved in outreach programs in the mathematical sciences, such as those implemented by PIMS and the Mathematics Department.
Other Information:
Earth Sciences Building Room 1013
2207 Main Mall
University of British Columbia
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Refreshments will be served at 3:00 pm in the PIMS lounge: Room 4133.
Earth Sciences Building Room 1013
2207 Main Mall
University of British Columbia
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Refreshments will be served at 3:00 pm in the PIMS lounge: Room 4133.