Join the CMS Migration & Indigeneity Research Group for a unique discussion exploring partnerships in refugee reception on unceded territories.
We are honoured to host Elder Mary Point from the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) community and Director of Indigenous Relations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), who will present the cooperation between Musqueam elders and YVR in welcoming refugees arriving at the airport. Join us to learn about reconciliation in practice on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at C.K. Choi 231.
No registration is required to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Elder Mary Point serves as the Director of Indigenous Relations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and as the Relationship Manager for the Musqueam Indian Band–YVR Airport Sustainability & Friendship Agreement. In her role, she strengthens the partnership between Musqueam and YVR by implementing the agreement’s key elements, identifying new opportunities for mutual learning, and advancing a global Indigenous peoples strategy with a focus on reconciliation. An accomplished Indigenous professional, Mary integrates culture, protocols, and best practices into strategic planning for those collaborating with First Nations individuals and organizations. With over two decades of experience across British Columbia, she has built strategic partnerships between various First Nations communities and local businesses.
