This is an in-person program. \; Please\, do not attend if you are \;not feeling well.
\ nFamilies are welcome.
\nAdditional Info rmation
\nThe afternoon of storytelling aims to connect fam ilies and community through cultural exchange\, oral traditions\, and food . You&rsquo\;ll listen to stories from Regina&rsquo\;s Indigenous and Newc omers community where 5 speakers will share their culture and traditions t o promote intercultural understanding\, create meaningful connections\, an d embrace our differences and shared values.
\n\;·\; Dick ie Yuzicapi\, First Nation community
\n·\; Ziyang Zeo Li\, Chi nese community
\n·\; Jane Christopher Akpam\, Nigeria communit y
\n·\; Shine Pillai\, Indian community
\n·\; Alin a Shylan\, Ukrainian community
\n\nWe are honoured to have th e following speakers share their culture and stories with us:
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As many Ind igenous people are today\, Dickie Yuzicapi comes from a c ulturally diverse heritage. His heritage represents the majority of the Pl ains cultures found in Saskatchewan to this day: Ojibway\, Cree\, Mé \;tis\, and Dakota. Dickie is unique in that he was raised by his great gr andparents who never went to residential school. They raised him pre-reser vation style until it was his turn to go to residential school.
\nDickie is a residential school survivor\, and a multi-generational trauma survivor. He is a master storyteller and experienced speaker who ca n provide his own ancestral context and historical connections in ways tha t bring the Truth and Reconciliation recommendations to practical reality. His workshops are led with great care to his family&rsquo\;s stories and to where workshop participants are at in the T &\; R process. It is abo ut creating understanding with care to lay the groundwork for what needs t o be done to heal.
\nDickie is experienced in leading works hops\, speaking to groups of all sizes\, and keynote addresses. Dickie is also a traditional Pow wow dancer and singer\, an artist\, a storyteller\, a Red Seal Chef\, and the owner of Sioux Chef Catering.
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Since arriving in Canada in 20 15\, Ziyang Li has turned newcomer challenges into opportunities for posit ive change. Starting with the Regina Open Door Society\, he advanced from a client to Community Connection Worker\, fostering diverse cultural relat ionships. He co-founded the Saskatchewan Chinese Youth Association to empo wer Chinese youth and promote cultural awareness. As former VP of Student Affairs at the University of Regina Students&rsquo\; Union\, he tackled fo od insecurity and unaffordable education\, establishing community fridges and advocating for student needs. His commitment extends to roles with Reg ina Food for Learning\, RPIRG\, and the United Nations Association in Cana da-Regina Branch\, promoting social justice\, and sustainable development.
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Jane Christopher Akpan is an energy economist and policy analyst. She holds a BSc. honors degree in Economics\, a Master of Science in Finance and a Master of Public Policy focused on Energy Economics. She has been actively involved in evaluating projects and program effectiveness for over 15 years in the public sector\ , including higher education institutions and government agencies.
\nJane is currently running a PhD program at the Johnson Shoyama G raduate School of Public Policy (JSGS)\, University of Regina. Her volunta ry contribution to the community includes (1) board membership at a Cooper ative (Wascana) Early Learning Centre\; (2) training kids at the Sunday Ch ildren Liturgical sessions at Christ the King Catholic Church Regina\; and (3) Project Lead for Data Analytics Peer Learning Projects at Johnson Sho yama Graduate School of Public Policy\, University of Regina.
\nHer hubbies include travelling and studying historical events that ha ve led to nation building in Nigeria and Africa.
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\;and is a business pr
ofessional with over 10 years of experience in customer service\, marketin
g and business development. Alina has working experience in several indust
ries including Banking\, IT\, and Media Business. Now Alina works at the C
ity of Regina.
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Emcee
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Victoria Flores is a dedicated and accomplishe d Human Services professional with a passion for building stronger communi ties. Growing up in Bolivia\, Victoria experienced a rich and diverse upbr inging before moving to Canada at the age of 16. She has called Regina her home ever since. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Scie nce and a certificate in Public Relations from the University of Regina. V ictoria has been working in the non-profit sector for over a decade\, star ting at the Regina Food Bank and progressing to her current role as Commun ications and Marketing Manager at Regina Open Door Society (RODS). At RODS \, she drives the organization's mission of creating a welcoming and inclu sive community through strategic communication and marketing initiatives.< /p>\n
Victoria is also an active volunteer\, chairing the Heritage Commu nity Association Board\, an after hours advocate with the Regina Sexual As sault Hotline\, serving on the Regina Ski Club board\, and participating i n community consultations with the City of Regina and other organizations. In her free time\, Victoria likes to stay active and learn new things. Sh e enjoys biking\, partner acrobatics\, gardening\, and spending time with her furry best friend\, Monty.
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