Dalhousie's School of Occupational Therapy invites you to attend "Advocacy as Community - Reflections and Lessons Learned as an Indigenous Occupational Therapist " with Kelly Bang lecturer Kaarina Valavaara.

Kaarina Valavaara is a Métis woman and occupational therapist. She co-chairs the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and Indigenous Health Network and Truth and Reconciliation Task Force. She acts as an advocate to transform the practice of Occupational Therapy to promote Indigenous rights and equity for Indigenous Peoples.

Kelly Bang was a nationally known occupational therapist, lecturer, writer, artist, and counselor for survivors of child and sexual abuse. The Kelly Bang Memorial Lecture was established by her family to honour those whose research, practice, teaching, and advocacy advance opportunities for women and other marginalized adults within their communities.

THIS FREE LECTURE TAKES PLACE:
Sir Charles Tupper Building - Theatre B
Thursday, November 18, 2021
from 7:00pm  – 8:00pm AST
OR Virtually IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL EVENT REGISTRATION LINK
Kelly Bang was a nationally known occupational therapist, lecturer, writer, artist, and counselor for survivors of child and sexual abuse. The Kelly Bang Memorial Lecture was established by her family to honour those whose research, practice, teaching, and advocacy advance opportunities for women and other marginalized adults within their communities.
THIS FREE LECTURE TAKES PLACE:
Sir Charles Tupper Building - Theatre B
Thursday, November 18, 2021
from 7:00pm  – 8:00pm AST
OR Virtually IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL EVENT REGISTRATION LINK