Release: June a Busy Month for Aboriginal Focus at the University of Regina

• Main Author: External Relations, University of Regina
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: English
• Published: External Relations, University of Regina 2011
• Subjects: First Nations; Charlotte Reading; Centre for Kinesiology; Health and Sport; Andrée Cazabon; Third World Canada; Health Research Institute; Weaving the Tapestry; Indigenous People's Health Research Centre; Margaret Kovach; First Nations University of Canada; Indian Communications Arts Program; National Aboriginal Day; Aboriginal Student Centre; Jo-Ann Episkenew; Canada; Indian; Andrée; Regina
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10294/5054

The University of Regina will play host to a number of important events with a strong aboriginal focus this month. June 19 to 24, the University welcomes the Community-based Health Research Institute: "Weaving the Tapestry" to campus. A keynote speaker at the five-day event will be Dr. Charlotte Reading, an Aboriginal health researcher with extensive expertise in areas such as Aboriginal health disparities, women's health and HIV/AIDS. Media are invited to hear Dr. Reading's talk on Monday, June 20th at 9:30 a.m. at The Centre for Kinesiology Health and Sport Building, Room 187. Well known filmmaker Andrée Cazabon will present the Regina premiere of "Third World Canada," a compelling look at the conditions of a First Nations community in northern Ontario. The public and media are invited to a free screening of the film at the Albert Scott Community Centre on Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Staff no