Larry Grant, in conversation with Scott Steedman, reconciling a lifelong struggle to belong.
Join us for this hybrid event celebrating the release of Reconciling, a personal and historical story of identity, place, and belonging from a Musqueam-Chinese Elder caught between cultures. Elder Larry Grant will be joined by co-author Scott Steedman, as they discuss Larry’s extraordinary life story. A Q&A period will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
This is a free event for students, faculty, and staff.
About the Speakers:
Larry Grant is the Elder-in-residence at the Justice Institute of BC and the University of British Columbia’s First Nations House of Learning. He holds a President’s Medal from UBC and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Simon Fraser University. He lives with his wife on the Musqueam reserve in Vancouver.
Scott Steedman has worked in publishing for 35 years, including roles with Dorling Kindersley, Larousse, Raincoast, and Douglas & McIntyre. He teaches publishing at Simon Fraser University and is co-author of Art for War and Peace. He lives in Vancouver, BC.
The Indigenous Speaker Series is offered every semester and organized by Indigenous Engagement and Initiatives (IES) and the Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre (TCDC).
