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May 28, 2024

Water + Climate Justice: Advancing intersectional approaches

Event Date: May 28, 2024
Event Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Event Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM CDT
Aerial view of the Forks of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers in Treaty 1 with a green overlay
The Forks of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers

CHRR was pleased to support “Water and Climate Justice: Advancing intersectional approaches.” The free public event took place at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

Elder Charlotte Nolin, Elder in Residence, Ongomiizwin, University of Manitoba opened the event. Dr. Nicole J. Wilson chaired the event. Panelists included:

  • Elder Sherry Copenace, Ojibways of Onigaming, University of Manitoba
  • Aimée Craft, University of Ottawa
  • Colleen James, Carcross/Tagish First Nation
  • Deborah McGregor, York University
  • Megan Mills-Novoa, University of California, Berkeley
  • Anais Roque, Ohio State University
  • Sameer H. Shah, University of Washington.
Colleen James speaks into the mic as panelists look on.
Panelists at the Event. Image: Nick Lupky
Elder Charlotte Nolin speaks into the mic, as Dr. Wilson stands behind.
Elder Charlotte Nolin. Image: Nick Lupky
Elder Sherry Copenance speaks into the mic, while Aimee Craft looks on.
Elder Sherry Copenance. Image: Nick Lupky

The event was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and partners including the Centre for Human Rights Research, Decolonizing Water, HWISE-RCN, Program on Water Governance, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Poster outlining information on Water and Climate Justice event. The background image is an aerial view of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers, with a green overlay.

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