Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., O.C.

About

Chief Robert Joseph, O.B.C, O.C., is a peace-builder who has devoted his life to promoting reconciliation among Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. A hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation, he is a Survivor of the "Indian Residential School System" and helped found Reconciliation Canada, for which he is now an Ambassador. He sits on the National Assembly of First Nations Elders Council and chairs the Native American Leadership Alliance for Peace and Reconciliation.

He is also Peace and Reconciliation Ambassador with the Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace (IFWP), where he engages with international leaders to learn from and share his understanding of faith, hope, healing, and reconciliation. He holds many awards and honours, including Simon Fraser University’s Jack P. Blaney Award for Dialogue as well as The Order of British Columbia and Order of Canada.

Events

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Truth Talk

Truth, Reconciliation, and Love in the Modern Era by Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., O.C.

Dec 3

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST

This Truth Talk is a rare and transformative opportunity for peacebuilders, truth-seekers, and those yearning for deeper connection to (un)learn about the inner and outer journey of Truth, Reconciliation, and love. Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, O.B.C., O.C., will guide attendees through the profound journey of connecting with the "elusive self"—the part of us that seeks connection, knowledge, and love—not only for personal healing but also for cultivating greater unity within our communities and the world.

As an Indian ResidentialSchool Survivor and the Founding Ambassador of Reconciliation Canada, ChiefJoseph has devoted his life to peacebuilding and bridging divides betweenIndigenous and non-Indigenous people. His courageous leadership has inspiredhope and action for healing and reconciliation across Canada and beyond. Inthis open conversation, Chief Joseph will explore how truth-telling, self-healing, and collective consciousness are pivotal to reconciliation, emphasizing that love and truth are at the heart of this journey.

Attendees will gain insight into:

The role of storytelling in catalyzing healing and reconciliation.
Practical ways to hold onto hope and humanity when faced with division or despair.
How to remain anchored in values, courage, and truth when navigating polarization.
The importance of self-healing, or reconciling with oneself, as the foundation for building a more unified and compassionate world.

Whether you are new to the journey of Truth and Reconciliation or deeply immersed in this work, this Truth Talk offers invaluable wisdom and tools to inspire transformative change. With the Chief Joseph’s guidance, together we will explore how Truth, Reconciliation, and Love intersect to illuminate pathways for a brighter, more connected future.