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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰JULY 2: Announcing this #NIHM the launch for INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE, by Bruce McIvor, 6:30pm at Blackhurst CC. Join Bruce as he sits down with acclaimed Mi’kmaw lawyer and activist Pam Palmater for a powerful conversation on Indigenous rights and reconciliation.πŸ“š

πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰JULY 2: Announcing this #NIHM the launch for INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE, by Bruce McIvor, 6:30pm at Blackhurst CC. Join Bruce as he sits down with acclaimed Mi’kmaw lawyer and activist <a href="/Pam_Palmater/">Pam Palmater</a> for a powerful conversation on Indigenous rights and reconciliation.πŸ“š
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I can't wait! I hope to see you all there. This is a really important book. All Canadians should read it!! #indigenous #nativerights #nativesovereignty #landback #firstnations #inuit #metis #UNDRIP #section35 #books #authors #cdnpoli #nativelaw

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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰REMINDER - JULY 2: INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE, by Bruce McIvor, is in stock now at A Different Booklist! Grab a copy for context on Indigenous issues in πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. And join Bruce with powerhouse Pam Palmater for the launch next week at Blackhurst CC. Details πŸ‘‡πŸΏ All are invited!πŸ“š

πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰REMINDER - JULY 2: INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE, by <a href="/BruceMcIvor/">Bruce McIvor</a>, is in stock now at <a href="/ADFRNTBooklist/">A Different Booklist</a>!
Grab a copy for context on Indigenous issues in πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. And join Bruce with powerhouse <a href="/Pam_Palmater/">Pam Palmater</a> for the launch next week at Blackhurst CC. Details πŸ‘‡πŸΏ All are invited!πŸ“š
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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰Was surprise after surprise as we launched YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO GET, ed. by Juleus Ghunta. From which writers were presenting to the emerging reveal in each story and whether tech would deliver. A beautiful launch of a middle-grade coll. of diverse stories!πŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰The Readings:Five of ten contributors of YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO GET presented their stories. In the order of presentations: Ndija Anderson, Abigail Grimes, Deborah Ross-Attas, Caroline Bennett & Saira Batasar-Johnie. Educators & TLs, add it to your libraries!πŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸ‘πŸΏCongrats to all 10 of the contributors, Juleus Ghunta (ed.), Yolanda T. Marshall (curator of the collection) & Chalkboard Publishing on this fine grab-bag of stories, each with a surprise. A few copies left - purchase from A Different Booklist: adifferentbooklist.com/item/NBxRcFBM7… TY all for attending!πŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸš€βœŠπŸΏTOMORROW: Join us for the launch of INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE, 6:30pm at Blackhurst CC. It's an opportunity to hear the author Dr. Bruce McIvor in conversation with Pam Palmater. An important event - is the new government really listening to Indigenous communities?πŸ“š

πŸ“šπŸš€βœŠπŸΏTOMORROW: Join us for the launch of INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE, 6:30pm at Blackhurst CC. It's an opportunity to hear the author Dr. <a href="/BruceMcIvor/">Bruce McIvor</a> in conversation with <a href="/Pam_Palmater/">Pam Palmater</a>. An important event - is the new government really listening to Indigenous communities?πŸ“š
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Amazing evening at @ Blackhurst Cultural Centre A Different Booklist during Bruce McIvor release of his book "Indigenous Rights in One Minute" alongside Pam Palmater can't wait to read this & share with other Educators.

Amazing evening at @ Blackhurst Cultural Centre <a href="/ADFRNTBooklist/">A Different Booklist</a>  during <a href="/BruceMcIvor/">Bruce McIvor</a> release of his book "Indigenous Rights in One Minute" alongside <a href="/Pam_Palmater/">Pam Palmater</a> can't wait to read this &amp; share with other Educators.
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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰Huge night for Bruce McIvor as he launched his book INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE yesterday at A Different Booklist! Congrats, Bruce, and πŸ™πŸΏ to you, host Pam Palmater, and a highly informed crowd for exposing how Canadian law and legal practice desecrate Indigenous rights.πŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸš€Into the πŸ’šof the conversation: Pam Palmater asks the author Bruce McIvor which Aboriginal law case he values most. He says Sparrow, which addressed Indigenous rights beyond identity and meaningfully engaged with section 35 of the Constitution. #IndigenousRightsinOneMinuteπŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰Highlights & Thanks:πŸ™πŸΎto all who attended, to Bruce, Pam & Nightwood for choosing A Different Booklist. We recommend Bruce McIvor's INDIGENOUS RIGHTS IN ONE MINUTE to schools, educators, Canadians. The simplest, clearest book on Indigenous rights! Order:adifferentbooklist.com/item/wsxHDXv98β€¦πŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰AUG 16: In the mood for a heart-wrenching, coming-of-age story about three street kids in postcolonial West Africa? Then celebrate on Aug 16, 2pm, at Blackhurst CC, the launch of THE HAND OF IMAN, with author Ryad Assani-Razaki in conversation with scholar Chido Muchemwa!πŸ“š

πŸ“šπŸš€πŸŽ‰AUG 16: In the mood for a heart-wrenching, coming-of-age story about three street kids in postcolonial West Africa? Then celebrate on Aug 16, 2pm, at Blackhurst CC, the launch of THE HAND OF IMAN, with author Ryad Assani-Razaki in conversation with scholar Chido Muchemwa!πŸ“š
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πŸ“šπŸš‡βœŠπŸΏJULY 31: Many have asked and are excited for it each year. Yes, it's happening: Come aboard Blackhurst CC's annual Emancipation Train at 10:45pm at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre! We'll welcome in #EmancipationDay in honour of Black freedom and resilience. All are welcome!πŸ“š

πŸ“šπŸš‡βœŠπŸΏJULY 31: Many have asked and are excited for it each year. Yes, it's happening: Come aboard Blackhurst CC's annual Emancipation Train at 10:45pm at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre! We'll welcome in #EmancipationDay in honour of Black freedom and resilience. All are welcome!πŸ“š
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πŸ“šπŸŽ‰πŸš‡Today, we climb aboard the Underground Freedom Train, symbolic of the historic and continuing struggle for Black freedom, and welcome in #EmancipationDay. Celebration begins 10:45pm at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Everyone is invited to this unforgettable night!βœŠπŸΏπŸ“š

πŸ“šπŸŽ‰πŸš‡Today, we climb aboard the Underground Freedom Train, symbolic of the historic and continuing struggle for Black freedom, and welcome in #EmancipationDay. Celebration begins 10:45pm at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Everyone is invited to this unforgettable night!βœŠπŸΏπŸ“š
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πŸ“šπŸš‡Stories of overcoming are all around. Conductor Brereton, an entrepreneur, shared her story of immigration from πŸ‡§πŸ‡§ in 1964. It was tough, but she endured and rose to help others. The WTO Youth Choir sang it loud: When every hand joins every hand...that's when we'll be free.πŸ“š

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πŸ“šπŸŽ‰πŸš‡ 🫢🏿 to the wonderful presenters, performers, sponsors & attendees for commemorating #EmancipationDay2025 with us - a special TY goes to Conductor Patricia Brereton - and for making it extra memorable by sharing your gifts to keep us moving full force! See you next year!πŸ“š