Keynote Speaker - Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack


We welcome Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack as our keynote speaker. Francis is from the Saddle Lake First Nation and will be sharing his heartfelt story as a residential school survivor. In addition, Francis as a community leader and educator will share his thoughts on reconciliation and his accomplishments that led to him being a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Alberta and having a school named after him by the Edmonton Public School Board. Francis’s story of loss, strength, resilience and hope will be inspirational and leave a lasting memory for all.

Read his full bio here.

Download the printable poster here.

Come learn with us on Wednesday, September 25 at 12:00 p.m. Join us online or in-person at Bernard Snell Hall Theatre at the University of Alberta Hospital. (Map)

Sponsored by Edmonton Zone Primary Care Networks Committee

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Thank you for taking part in the 2024 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  We encourage you to continue to explore ways to put reconciliation into action.