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Georgian College Indigenous Services Presents

Red Dress National Awareness Day: Becoming an Ally

Description:

Simcoe County rates of human trafficking are over 2 times more than the national average and Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people remain disproportionately high within this demographic.

Featured Speaker:

  • Susan Orlando: Deputy Director at Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
    • Director of the Human Trafficking Prosecution Team for Ontario and one the most experienced Crown Attorneys in the country on Human Trafficking.
  • Also enjoy a panel of diverse individuals from a variety of different community services within Simcoe County.

Type of Event: Various In-Person Activities from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm

Attention Grabbers:

  • You are invited to this free event, and everyone is welcome!
  • Limited seating, please register in advance.
  • Three Sisters Soup, fresh bread and berries provided for lunch.

Audience: Georgian Staff and Students

Date and Time: Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Agenda:

  • 9:30 am: Opening ceremony at the Georgian College Cenotaph with guest Hand Drum group
  • 10:00 am: Keynote Speaker Susan Orlando at the Rowntree Theatre
  • 10:40 am: Documentary Viewing at the Rowntree Theatre
  • 11:30 am: Panel Discussion
  • 12:15 pm: Lunch within the Indigenous Services Area
  • 1:00 pm: Closing Circles

Contact for questions and calendar invite: Tiffany.McCue@georgiancollege.ca

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