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SUMMARY:Braves Spaces Speaker Series  
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DESCRIPTION:Join the Coquitlam Public Library in this four-part speaker se
 ries with people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories..\nhttps:/
 /coquitlam.libnet.info/event/14518716
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>This series brings awareness of people who
  are from diverse groups and how everyone's story is different.</p>\n<p>Th
 e speaker for this session is Ernie Cardinal\, &nbsp\;a humble Cree man wh
 o has dedicated his life to helping inter-city street youth and Aboriginal
  families in crisis. Ernie has spent the past 25 years supporting the most
  vulnerable and marginalized people in the Lower Mainland.</p>\n<p>Ernie i
 s an active keynote speaker and workshop presenter on colonization and the
  adverse effects it has on the Indigenous community. Ernie can accomplish 
 this by balancing his traditional Cree upbringing with a solid educational
  background\, as he holds an Advanced Certification in Co-Occurring Disord
 ers\, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling with a
  specialization in the Aboriginal Stream\, as well as\, Certification in N
 ative Family and Community Counselling and Native Youth Work.</p>\n<p>A br
 ave space:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>is a supportive place where participants feel co
 mfortable learning\, sharing honestly and equally\, and growing individual
 ly and together</li>\n<li>is inclusive of all races\, sexes\, genders\, ab
 ilities\, immigration statuses\, languages\, and lived experiences</li>\n<
 li>can help encourage dialogue\, especially about challenging topics like 
 anti-racism<br />&nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There will be time for questions 
 from the audience.</p>\n<p>Registration is recommended for each session\, 
 but drop-ins are welcome.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Light refreshments will be served
 .</p>\n<p>Other events in this speaker series include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Octo
 ber 9 -&nbsp\; <a href="https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/14518596">Immi
 grant Experiences</a></li>\n<li>October 23 -&nbsp\;<a href="https://coquit
 lam.libnet.info/event/14518566">Immigrant Documentary: Inay</a></li>\n<li>
 November 20 - <a href="https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/14518694">Break
  the Silence: The Power of Active Witnessing</a><br />&nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\
 n<p>If you have any questions\, please contact Ann at&nbsp\;<a href="mailt
 o:ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca">ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca</a>or Aman at&nbsp\;<a 
 href="mailto:asaroya@coqlibrary.ca">asaroya@coqlibrary.ca</a>&nbsp\;</p>\n
 <p>We want to thank the Community Diversity Fund from the Coquitlam Founda
 tion Grant who funds this speaker series.</p>\nhttps://coquitlam.libnet.in
 fo/event/14518716
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