 Coast Salish Elder Raymond Tony Charlie, Penelakut Tribe, is a deeply respected educator, artist, public speaker, author, and residential school survivor who pours his heart into holistic healing as a path toward true reconciliation.
In 2012, he courageously offered his testimony during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in Duncan, B.C. Elder Ray Tony’s passion for sharing knowledge and guiding meaningful dialogue has made him a beloved mentor on reconciliation. In June 2021, he joined fellow Coast Salish Elder Florence James for a Listening Circle hosted by POLIS, where their wisdom and perspectives helped participants deepen their understanding of what reconciliation calls us to do, here and now. Over the past several years, Elder Ray Tony embraced the monumental task of writing his personal story and healing journey—an honest testament to survival and resilience. His memoir, In the Shadow of the Red Brick Building, was published by Askew Creek Publishing in May 2022. On June 2, 2022, POLIS and the Centre for Global Studies honoured him with a special book launch event, recorded so that anyone eager to learn about the residential school system and reconciliation in Canada could benefit from his teachings. We are profoundly grateful to have Elder Ray Tony Charlie join us at the West Coast Elders' Conference. By generously sharing his experiences and insights, he continues to inspire hope and courage on our collective journey toward healing and reconciliation. Ray Tony Charlie will be with us on Wed, May 28, 2025, at the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community from Noon to 3:30 PM. Link to purchase his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Shadow-Red-Brick.../dp/1999148118 Comments are closed.
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