Ms. Que Banh<p>We will be showing all of our ribbon skirts, along with past ribbon skirt workshop participants, at the joint <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TruthAndReconciliation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TruthAndReconciliation</span></a> special evening event, co-hosted by <a href="https://beige.party/tags/SNIWWOC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SNIWWOC</span></a> & <a href="https://beige.party/tags/KWENCH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KWENCH</span></a> on September 30th.</p><p>Event Info:</p><p>SNIWWOC will be hosting our annual Truth and Reconciliation event at KWENCH bringing <a href="https://beige.party/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a> members together for an evening of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a>, <a href="https://beige.party/tags/togetherness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>togetherness</span></a>, and <a href="https://beige.party/tags/remembrance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>remembrance</span></a> for Truth and Reconciliation in <a href="https://beige.party/tags/VictoriaBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VictoriaBC</span></a> on September 30th 2024, 5:30-7:30pm PST.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/JoinUs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>JoinUs</span></a> to learn about the sacred <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Indigenous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indigenous</span></a> practice of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/RibbonSkirt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RibbonSkirt</span></a> making and the significance it holds within the Indigenous community. You will have the unique opportunity to view these beautiful skirts made by BC Indigenous/Indigenous BIPOC individuals, and learn about the importance of continuing these traditions.</p><p>You will also have the privilege to <a href="https://beige.party/tags/WitnessTestimony" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WitnessTestimony</span></a> from <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ResidentialSchoolSurvivors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResidentialSchoolSurvivors</span></a>, the ones who did not make it as well as for honoring all <a href="https://beige.party/tags/IndigenousCommunities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndigenousCommunities</span></a>.</p><p>Truth and Reconciliation, also known as <a href="https://beige.party/tags/OrangeShirtDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OrangeShirtDay</span></a>, is a reminder of what was done in <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Canadian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canadian</span></a> history that impacted the <a href="https://beige.party/tags/IndigenousPeople" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndigenousPeople</span></a>, and continues to impact generations of Indigenous communities. On this day we highlight how the conversation needs to be continued as a step for <a href="https://beige.party/tags/healing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>healing</span></a> and <a href="https://beige.party/tags/reconciliation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reconciliation</span></a>.</p><p>SNIWWOC would like to take this time and day to <a href="https://beige.party/tags/honor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>honor</span></a> the people and their <a href="https://beige.party/tags/culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>culture</span></a> that was lost. You will hear from a variety of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/IndigenousSpeakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndigenousSpeakers</span></a>, <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunityElders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityElders</span></a>, and be witness to <a href="https://beige.party/tags/SacredKnowledge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SacredKnowledge</span></a>, in the <a href="https://beige.party/tags/SafeSpace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SafeSpace</span></a> that we will hold for all that would like to be part of this experience.</p><p>We are looking forward to seeing everyone, celebrating and giving a voice for those who could not. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!</p><p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truth-and-reconciliation-tickets-1002649079387" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">eventbrite.ca/e/truth-and-reco</span><span class="invisible">nciliation-tickets-1002649079387</span></a></p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/EveryChildMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EveryChildMatters</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/NativeExperiences" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NativeExperiences</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Lekwungen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lekwungen</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Songhees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Songhees</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Esquimalt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Esquimalt</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Wsanec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wsanec</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/FirstPeoples" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FirstPeoples</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CulturalEvent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CulturalEvent</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/YYJ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>YYJ</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunityEvent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityEvent</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunitySharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunitySharing</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CommunitySupport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunitySupport</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/IndigenousLed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndigenousLed</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/decolonization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>decolonization</span></a></p>