SSC’s Indigenous Peoples Circle presents: Keynote presentation with Mohawk Olympian and Activist, Waneek Horn-Miller

March 7, 2022 - Defence Stories

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM (EST)

English event with simultaneous French interpretation, ASL, LSQ and closed captioning

Similar to the arduous process of making wampum beads, the journey of that Waneek Horn-Miller doesn’t begin and end with being an Olympic Water Polo athlete.

A Mohawk from the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory near Montreal, Waneek was behind the lines during the Oka crisis in 1990 when she was stabbed by a Canadian soldier’s bayonet. It was a near-death experience that marked a turning point in her life. Waneek has overcome discrimination and violence to emerge as one of North America’s most inspiring female Indigenous speakers with a compelling perspective and dynamic stories to share. 

We invite you to participate in this virtual keynote presentation and engagement session, where Waneek will share her experiences and answer your questions.

To register, email indigenouscircle-cercleautochtone@ssc-spc.gc.ca by Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00 AM (EST). We will send you a placeholder confirmation and update it on the day of the event with the link to join.