North of Nowhere Book Tour
Join us for an evening with Marie Wilson, former Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner and author of North of Nowhere, one of the Hill Times 100 Best Books of 2024.
With powerful storytelling, Wilson shares her first-hand experiences witnessing survivor testimonies and reflects on the ongoing journey of reconciliation in Canada. Sponsored by Women of First Light, Tatamagouche Centre, North Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians, and the Tatamagouche Area United Churches, this event is an opportunity to engage with an essential conversation on truth, healing and reconciliation.
** North of Nowhere will be available for purchase and signing!**
Itinerary
*Books will be available for purchase and signing at all locations.
Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Thursday, May 15th 7:30pm St. Andrew's United Church. Sponsors: St.Andrews United Church, Women of First Light, Dalhousie University
Mahone Bay Friday, May 16th St. James Anglican Church Sponsors: Council of Canadians South Shore Chapter
Kjipuktuk/Halifax Sunday, May 18th 10:30am Marie speaks at St. Andrew’s United Church worship service
Membertou/Sydney Tuesday, May 20th 1:30pm Membertou Trade and Convention Centre 7pm Eltuek Arts Centre, Marie’s Café
Nalikitquniejk/Antigonish Wednesday, May 21st 7pm Dennis Hall, Coady Institute, Saint Francis Xavier University. Sponsor: The Coady Institute
Piktuk/Pictou Thursday, May 22nd 1pm Pictou Library/DeCoste Centre Sponsors: Pictou Library, DeCoste Centre, Pictou United Church, Trinity United Church (New Glasgow), Scotsburn Presbyterian Church *Susan Aglukark sings at the DeCoste Centre that evening
Truro Friday, May 23rd 11am Brunswick St. United Church Sponsors: Brunswick St. United Church, St. Andrew’s United Church, First United Church
Takumegooch/Tatamagouche May 23rd 7pm Tatamagouche Centre Sponsors: Women of First Light, Tatamagouche Centre, North Shore Council of Canadians Chapter, Tatamagouche area United Churches
Charlottetown Sun., May 25th 1pm Spring Park United Church Sponsors: UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applies Studies, PEI Chapter of the Council of Canadians, Spring Park United Church
See-dahn-sis/Fredericton Tuesday, May 27th, 7pm Wilmot United Church Sponsors: Saint Thomas University, Wilmot United Church, University of New Brunswick
Kwipew/Sackville Thursday, May 29th 7pm Mount Allison University Sponsors: Mount Allison University, Centre for Indigenous and Critical Canadian Studies; Maritime Region United Church Justice, Outreach and Mission Committee
Moncton Friday May 30th 11:30 am Centre Culturel Aberdeen Sponsors: Centre Culturel Acadienne,Ville de Moncton/City of Moncton. Translation provided, if needed.
