Indigenous Perspectives on Bill 5 鈥� A Public Lecture and Film Screening
When:
Monday, September 29, 2025
6:30 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM
6:30 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM
Where:
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
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Description:
In this public lecture, hear from keynote speaker Ramon Kataquapit, the founder of the Indigenous-youth movement, Okiniwak; members of the Indigenous grassroots organization the Friends of the Attawapiskat River; and, environmental lawyer Kerrie Blaise, founder of the environmental law non-profit Legal Advocates for Nature鈥檚 Defence (LAND). Learn about their efforts to challenge Bill 5, including recent litigation.
The evening will also feature a screening of their new short film featuring stories recorded during their time spent in the Treaty 9 region of Northern Ontario where the Ring of Fire is proposed.
FREE. There will be time for questions and disussion. Reception to follow.
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