Jessica Vandenberghe
Jessica Vandenberghe, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) is a member of the Dene Thá First Nation, a sixties scoop survivor and raised in an inclusive German farming family in northern Alberta. Her exceptional career is based on two engineering degrees from the University of Alberta. She has worked in the oil sands, mining, regulatory, infrastructure, consulting industries and academia. She is the Assistant Dean, Community and Culture with the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Victoria and the owner of Guiding Star Consulting.
She is a mother of two and at the intersection of two equity deserving groups in the Engineering Profession, which drives her passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion, along with Truth and Reconciliation. She believes that we can walk together to heal, build strong relationships, teach ethical and respectful behaviour, and be changemakers to create progressive and inclusive organizations and communities.
JOURNEYS WITHIN by Jessica Vandenberghe & George Lee
Join us for "Journeys Within: Lessons, Learnings, Surprises, and Growth from Four Years of Podcasting about Truth & Reconciliation," a dynamic and insightful Truth Talk led by Jessica Vandenberghe and George Lee, the co-hosts of the acclaimed podcast Unsettled: Journeys in Truth and Conciliation.
Jessica Vandenberghe, born of the Dene Thá First Nation, and George Lee, a settler of Irish and English descent, bring unique perspectives to the ongoing conversation around Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Jessica and George have spent the past four years exploring the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the reconciliation journey.
In thisTruth Talk, they will share key insights from their podcasting journey, reflecting on lessons learned, surprising moments, and personal growth. Their discussion will offer both formal and informal reflections on how Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities can work together to achieve meaningful reconciliation.
The session will feature a dynamic back-and-forth conversation between Jessica and George, followed by an interactive Q&A, where audience members can engage directly with the speakers.
Whether you're familiar with Unsettled or new to the conversation, this Truth Talk will inspire you to think deeply about your role in the journey toward Truth and Reconciliation.
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