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Virtual Author Talk with Lynda Gray

In Honor of Indigenous People’s Day

Join us for a special event featuring acclaimed author Lynda Gray. In recognition of Indigenous People’s Day, Lynda will speak about her recently released second edition of First Nations 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know.

Date & Time
🗓️ Wednesday, June 11
🕒 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (PST)

This is a virtual event and registration is required. You can register below. Please note: this event will not be recorded.

REGISTER HERE

About the Author

Lynda Gray is a proud member of the Ts’msyen Nation from the Northwest Coast of BC (Gisbutwada/Killerwhale Clan). Raised in East Vancouver, Lynda has spent her life deeply connected to her community, her culture, and her family. As the mother of two adult children—artist Phil Gray and Dr. Robin R.R. Gray—she has cultivated her knowledge of Ts’msyen traditions and language through her active involvement with the Lax Xeen Ts’msyen Dance Group and her participation in traditional feasts in Lax Kw’alaams.

Since 2018, Lynda has also been actively learning her ancestral language and has become a passionate speaker and educator on a variety of Indigenous topics.

Event Focus: First Nations 101

Lynda will be discussing the second edition of her groundbreaking book, First Nations 101: Tons of Stuff You Need to Know. This expanded edition includes 16 new chapters covering a wide array of topics such as:

• Traditional Indigenous practices and societal structures
• Holistic health and wellness
• The impact of the Indian Act and mandatory residential school attendance
• Colonial history and its lasting effects on Indigenous communities
• Current social justice and youth issues faced by Indigenous peoples

With a focus on education, engagement, and understanding, Lynda’s author talk with a live audience Q+A will provide essential insights into the Indigenous experience and the ongoing work for cultural and societal healing.

Registration

🔗 Click here to register for the event!

Please ensure you register to attend. This event will not be recorded, so don’t miss out on the chance to engage live with the author.

Additional Resources

The KUU-US First Nations and Aboriginal Crisis Line is available 24/7 across BC at 1-800-588-8717. Please be mindful of the trauma-informed nature of this event and share this important resource with your community.

🔗 Learn more and view event details on our calendar

We look forward to having you join us for this important and insightful conversation!