I hope that you will join me.

[At the University of Manitoba]

[Mary]

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 HEREhttp://ppforum.ca/node/4947

For more information please contact:

Dianne Gravel-Normand Senior Project Administrator Public Policy Forum dianne.gravel@ppforum.camailto:dianne.gravel@ppforum.ca 613-238-7858 ext. 233

[University of Manitoba]http://umanitoba.ca/

David T. Barnard, Ph.D., President and Vice-Chancellor 202 Administration Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada Office: +1-204-474-9345 FAX: +1-204-261-1318 Email: president@umanitoba.ca

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