Marie Wilson: President's Speaker Series


Join us for the inspiring words of Marie Wilson, award-winning Journalist and Commissioner of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. A free talk presented by the President's Speaker Series. 

 
DateWednesday, November 7, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Phone

416-977-6000 x300

Cost

Free

Email

jnorthwayfrank@ocadu.ca

Location

100 McCaul St. - Auditorium/Room 190

Join us for the inspiring words of Marie Wilson, award-winning Journalist and Commissioner of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

About Marie Wilson
Marie Wilson, a Commissioner of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2009-2015), has been an award-winning journalist, trainer, federal and territorial executive manager, teacher, lecturer, and consultant. She has served as 2016 Professor of Practice at McGill University’s Institute for Study of International Development, and a Mentor for the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation. Dr. Wilson currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC-Radio-Canada) and the Rideau Hall Foundation. As a prominent public speaker throughout Canada and internationally, she brings acknowledged expertise on the successes and challenges of advancing reconciliation. Dr. Wilson holds honorary degrees from six Canadian universities, and in additional to several professional awards, is the recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories, the Order of Canada, and the Meritorious Service Cross.

DateWednesday, November 7, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Phone

416-977-6000 x300

Cost

Free

Email

jnorthwayfrank@ocadu.ca

Website Location

100 McCaul St. - Auditorium/Room 190

Marie Wilson
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Join us for the inspiring words of Marie Wilson, award-winning Journalist and Commissioner of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

About Marie Wilson
Marie Wilson, a Commissioner of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2009-2015), has been an award-winning journalist, trainer, federal and territorial executive manager, teacher, lecturer, and consultant. She has served as 2016 Professor of Practice at McGill University’s Institute for Study of International Development, and a Mentor for the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation. Dr. Wilson currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC-Radio-Canada) and the Rideau Hall Foundation. As a prominent public speaker throughout Canada and internationally, she brings acknowledged expertise on the successes and challenges of advancing reconciliation. Dr. Wilson holds honorary degrees from six Canadian universities, and in additional to several professional awards, is the recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories, the Order of Canada, and the Meritorious Service Cross.

Venue & Address: 
100 McCaul St. - Auditorium/Room 190
Email: 
jnorthwayfrank@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000 x300
Cost: 
Free
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