Necessary Voices Speaker series continues at the VPL
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Calvin Helin "Dances with Dependency: Indigenous Success through Self-Reliance"
Ever wondered how the lives of indigenous people can be made better? Join Calvin Helin as he embarks upon a 10,000 year mystical canoe journey through time and space. Blending indigenous stoprytelling with detailed research,, Calvin will explore achievable solutions to poverty in indigenous communities through focused strategic action. Calvin Helin is a member of the Tsimshian Nation from the northern B.C. He is a practicing lawyer and President of the Native Investment and Trade Association.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, 350 W. Georgia Street, Alice MacKay Room
Admission is free