Connection Speaker Series: The Fire Still Burns with Sam George

Date: Thursday September 19th, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm

Cost: Included with admission. Admission is free for those who self-identify as Indigenous.

Hear Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder Sam George share about his childhood growing up in Eslha7n, attending St. Paul’s Residential School, becoming an educator with the Indian Residential School Survivor Society, and more. Even in the darkest places an ember of Sam’s spirit always burned within him, and he retained his humour and dignity until he found the strength to face his past.

“My name is Sam George. Despite everything that happened to me, by the grace of the Creator, I have lived to be an Elder.”

6:30pm – doors open

7:00-8:30pm – speaker event

9pm – doors close

Audience: All ages
Time: 6:30:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Included with admission

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Venue
  • MONOVA
  • 115 West Esplanade North Vancouver, BC V7M 0G7

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