Video: Creating Change Policy Forum to Advance Solutions for Indian Residential School Crimes
Updated: Oct 27, 2021
Video release for Creating Change Policy Forum to Advance Solutions for Indian Residential School Crimes Against Humanity in Canada.
Protect Our Indigenous Sisters Society BC (POISSBC) advanced discussions on next steps for Indigenous children harmed at the Indian Residential Schools in Canada, including the 215 children found in unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
The intent of the forum was to have an earnest discussion on practical next steps, explore how our communities may work together in order to bring this long-standing issue forward as a case to the International Criminal Court (ICC) (Rome Statute), and consider other viable options for justice for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Objectives
· To explore the requirements to bring a case to the ICC
· Would these crimes qualify as genocide, crimes against humanity, or something else?
· What are other viable options to seek justice?
· How can people and organizations support this cause?
Outcomes
· Forum proceedings
· A discussion paper on policy options
· These will be published on POISSBC’s website and strategically distributed
Future Actions
· POISSBC will convene further forums as needed
· POISSBC will work with other groups to fundraise to advance the issue as needed
· POISSBC will develop a policy brief from this forum and post online
Panel
Kukpi7 Judith Wilson, Executive First Nations Leadership Council & Neskonlith Indian Band
Brendan M. Miller, J.D., LL.M., Special Counsel, Foster LLP
Beverly Jacobs, Law Professor & Associate Dean Academic, University of Windsor
Breen Ouellette, J.D., Lawyer & Political Activist
Donna Kennedy-Glans, LLB., QC, Founder NGO Bridges Social Development
Moderator - Cheryl Matthew, PhD, POISSBC
Welcome & Opening - Shamenstut (Amanda Nahanee), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE - JB THE FIRST LADY
POISSBC’s purpose is to work towards ending all forms of violence against Indigenous women, children, and families. Guided by the traditional teachings of our Ancestors, we challenge ideas and seek change. POISSBC is not affiliated with any government or political group.
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