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MMIWG2S Art Unveiling and Dialogue with Shay Herold In-Person
Join the Libraries for the unveiling of a powerful statement piece that brings attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) crisis across Turtle Island.
Following the unveiling, participants are invited to engage in a community dialogue exploring the artwork's themes, the ongoing impacts of this crisis and pathways toward awareness, action and remembrance.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to libevents@uwaterloo.ca with your needs.
This event is open to everyone; please register to reserve your spot.
- Date:
- Monday, June 22, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dana Porter Library - lobby
- Campus:
- University of Waterloo - Main Campus
- Audience:
- Community Members Faculty / Instructors Graduate Students Library supporters Researchers Undergraduate Students Waterloo staff
- Categories:
- Discussion
Artist
Shay Herold (she/he/they) is a Two Spirit individual who was born in Burns Lake, BC but currently resides along the Haldimand Tract in Waterloo. With mixed ancestry, their family resides in Dokis First Nation as well as Germany and Romania. They are wazhashk dodem, or muskrat clan, taking on roles of ecological guardianship and water stewardship. A current student at the University of Waterloo for Peace and Conflict studies, they use a blend of traditional teachings and academic techniques to advocate for systemic change.
Event Support
Kevin George is Cree/Potawatomi, Fish Clan, from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation with matrilineal family on Fort McMurray 468 First Nation on Treaty 8 territory. Kevin enjoys a relational approach as an engaged Indigenous community member, facilitator and advisor, rooted in traditional knowledge and culture. In addition to his responsibilities in the community, he is currently the associate sirector, Indigenous initiatives at the University of Waterloo Libraries.
Graham Yeates is an administrative assistant at the University of Waterloo Libraries. He helps coordinate event registration. If you have questions about this event, please contact him at libevents@uwaterloo.ca.
Facilitator(s)
Event support
Associate Director - Indigenous Initiatives
Artist
Event Coordinator
Administrative Assistant