This year our plans at Congregation Etz Chayim for Tashlich coincide with Canada's newest statutory holiday; Truth & Reconciliation Day.

We invite you to join the Etz Chayim community at 123 Matheson Ave E. for Tashlich by the river, Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner followed by a special salon in keeping with the theme of Truth & Reconciliation. Our book talk will be focused on Jesse Wente's memoir "Unreconciled". Our book talk will be facilitated by special guest Gray Academy Educator, Heidi Crowley.

Schedule 

4:30pm - Tashlich (Meet on the Patio)

5:30pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Dinner

Traditional Shabbat Dinner (Chicken, green veggie or salad, rice or potatoes and dessert)

Vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten free meals available upon request

7:30pm - Truth & Reconciliation Book Talk of “Unreconciled” by Jesse Wente

Book Synopsis - “A prominent Indigenous voice uncovers the lies and myths that affect relations between white and Indigenous peoples and the power of narrative to emphasize truth over comfort. Part memoir and part manifesto, Unreconciled is a stirring call to arms to put truth over the flawed concept of reconciliation, and to build a new, respectful relationship between the nation of Canada and Indigenous peoples.”

“We all have stories to tell and, in order to grow in tolerance and understanding, we must listen to the stories of others.” (Elder Stan Mackay)

It is our goal with this book talk to create a space in which we learn together more about Canada’s indigenous communities. We will meet to share questions, our ideas and takeaways from Wente’s story Unreconciled and build on some of the references he made.

We have 6 copies of the book available to borrow

Please contact Monica Neiman, M.Ed. to arrange pick up of your borrowed copy.

The book is available at these libraries:

Bill and Helen Norrie

The Millennium

West Kildonan

Also in stock at:

Chapters Indigo Kenaston & Polo Park

McNally Robinson Booksellers

Online at Amazon, Audible, Kindle, & Kobo

 

Masks & Vaccination Required

Registration Required (Registration is limited to the first 50 people)

 

To register, please contact our Program & Engagement Director, Monica Neiman, M.Ed. by email at mneiman@etzchayim.ca or by phone at (204) 589-6305 ext. 230.

Kindly, register by Wednesday, September 21