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Title: Truth and Reconciliation in Maine: a Model of Collaboration and Process of Decolonization
Donna M. Loring Lecture Series
Type: Lecture
Presenter: Denise Altvater, Esther Attean and Martha Proulx
Members of the Maine Wabanaki Truth and Reconciliation Commission Convening Group
When: Tuesday, October 11, 201112:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Saint Francis Room, Biddeford Campus
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Description:

Meet three members of the Maine Wabanaki Truth and Reconciliation Commission Convening Group, the organizing force behind the first in the nation TRC process created between indigenous nations and state government.

This TRC is focused on creating a common understanding about Wabanaki experiences with state child welfare, making recommendations for best practice and system change and facilitating healing for Wabanaki people. Come and listen to the story of this groundbreaking, historic work from three unique perspectives.

Admission: Free and open to the public.
Contact:

cmiller10@une.edu
207-221-4334

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Sponsor(s): Maine Women Writers Collection, Multicultural Affairs