Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM

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Speaker(s)

Dr. Parisa Rezaiefar & Grandmother Irene

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Session Details

Irene Compton is co-founder of Minwaashin Lodge in Ottawa. She is a first-generation survivor of the residential school system. Her work at the lodge supports women survivors of violence, assisting them with safety plans, stabilization, healing and employment and education achievement. Irene is the keeper of the stories at the Lodge, which connects Indigenous women to their culture, identity and pride.

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Speaker