Friday 26 September 2025, 02:00pm - 04:00pm
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Contact 55+ Recreation 905-668-1424
Dr. Peter Menzies has over 20 years of experience in Social Work. He has spent part of his career supporting his personal community of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation peoples, among communities across northern Ontario. Peter is experienced with working with child welfare and income maintenance.
During this two-hour workshop, participants will be introduced to issues confronting Indigenous Peoples in Canada through a public policy framework. Central to this workshop is an overview examination of Indigenous Peoples’ experience with colonialism, ceremonies, celebrations, urban issues, and developing partnerships with Indigenous communities.
Learning objective
• Develop an understanding of the historic, social, and political factors that has shaped the experiences of Indigenous Peoples
• Understand the impact of current public policy on the lives of Indigenous Peoples
• Understanding the parameters of Intergenerational Trauma
• Building partnerships/alliances with Indigenous communities
An all-ages event at the Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre. Free to attend, but pre-registration is required please: register here
Location 801 Brock Street South
