Kates to present ‘Truth, Healing and Change in the Land of the Dawn’ March 27
Barbara Kates, a community organizer for Maine-Wabanaki REACH, will speak March 27 at the University of Maine.
Kates’ presentation, “Truth, Healing and Change in the Land of the Dawn,” will be held 4–6 p.m. in the Coe Room of the Memorial Union.
The discussion will include how to work toward change in the relationship between the Wabanaki people — the indigenous people of Maine — and those who came as immigrants or have immigrant heritage.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the groundbreaking Maine-Wabanaki State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a process of truth, healing and change.
The event is free and open to the public and is offered as part of UMaine’s Diversity Week. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, email Constant Albertson, constant@maine.edu or Barbara Blazej, blazej@maine.edu.