I hope that you will join me.

Dear friends and colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend the Public Policy Forum lecture and private reception, featuring MARY SIMON Ms. Simon will be speaking about “Fulfilling National Arctic Interests and Obligations through Education”. Mary Simon, Chairperson of the National Committee on Inuit Education, past President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Canada’s first Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, has devoted her life’s work to advancing critical social, economic and human rights for Canadian Inuit. As part of the Public Policy Forum’s 2013-14 Lecture Series, Ms. Simon will explain why the future of Canada’s North and our overall economic prosperity lies in education. The lecture will include a conversation with the audience. As space is limited, registration is strongly recommended. Thursday, APRIL 3, 2014 Reception 5:30 p.m. Lecture 6:00 p.m. Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre, University of Manitoba 92 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB To register, click HERE For more information please contact: Dianne Gravel-Normand Senior Project Administrator Public Policy Forum dianne.gravel@ppforum.ca 613-238-7858 ext. 233

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