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SUMMARY:TRC #57: Dr. Aaron Mills
DESCRIPTION:What if reconciliation is not something we achieve\, but something we must stay rooted in—together?\nRegister Now \nIn this deeply reflective talk\, Dr. Aaron Mills invites our audience to reconsider resurgence and reconciliation through the lens of rooted constitutionalism—an Indigenous way of understanding political community as grounded in land\, relationship\, and responsibility. \nDrawing from Anishinaabe teachings\, lived experience\, and Indigenous law\, Dr. Mills asks us to reflect on how law and governance emerge not from abstract principles\, but from our shared rootedness in the living earth. \nTogether\, this conversation will explore questions that challenge many of Canada’s inherited assumptions: \n\nWhat happens when political systems are built on understanding land as a living relative\, rather than a resource or commodity?\nHow does colonialism shape not only laws and institutions\, but how we imagine freedom\, identity\, and belonging?\nWhat becomes possible when political communities are rooted in relationship rather than domination?\n\nThrough story\, legal philosophy\, and careful reflection\, Dr. Mills explores the tension often framed as resurgence versus reconciliation and offers a different possibility—one that holds both in a single breath. Rather than choosing between turning inward or reforming outward\, rooted constitutionalism asks how political communities might be renewed by reconciling themselves first to the earth\, and then to one another. \nThis session is an invitation to Canadians—Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike—to listen carefully\, reflect deeply\, and reconsider how justice\, coexistence\, and political life might grow when they are grounded in responsibility\, reciprocity\, and relationship. \nRegister Now \n \nResurgence and Reconciliation: Indigenous–Settler Relations and Earth Teachings\nEdited by Michael Asch\, John Borrows and James Tully \nUse the code Resurgence2026 to get 20% off your purchase through University of Toronto Press\, plus\, get free shipping on orders over $40 \nPurchase a Copy \nBorrow a Copy
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/trc-57-dr-aaron-mills/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Webinar\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Parksville Library Knitting Group (textile arts)
DESCRIPTION:Drop in Wednesdays 12:30 to 2:30 for Parksville Library’s weekly knitting group. \nSit. Knit. Sew. Crochet. Chat.  🙂 \n \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-knitting-group-textile-arts/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:South Cowichan Book a Librarian
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions? Book a Librarian! Interested in exploring a new topic or have a question about how the library can help with your beginning reader? Interested in online books\, movies\, or magazines? Ready to do some family history research? Schedule a 30-minute session with a librarian! \nCall 250-743-5283 to book a session. Appointments are available for other days and times.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-a-librarian-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Tech-Help Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Let us help you figure out your device issues.  Whether it’s your laptop\, tablet\, eReader\, or phone – we will do what we can to reduce your frustrations! \nPlease bring your device\, library card\, and any passwords you may need. \nCall 250.247.7878 to book your free\, 30-minute tech appointment.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-wednesday/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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SUMMARY:Practice Your English in Port McNeill
DESCRIPTION:Let’s speak English! Meet other people who are learning to speak English\, and practice speaking in a relaxed setting. Bring a snack or a drink and join us every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. \nPresented in partnership with the Immigrant Welcome Centre.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/practice-your-english-in-port-mcneill/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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