Opening Ceremony
Pavillon Jeanne-de-Valois - Salle Viola-Léger (A-119)
Wednesday, October 28
4:00 p.m.
Official opening of the Summit, hosted by Xavier Lord-Giroux (he/him), the Summit’s emcee, who will accompany participants throughout the three days. This opening segment will outline the event’s main objectives and acknowledge the partners.
The ceremony will include an opening moment led by Jesse Brandon Sabattis (he/him), with the aim of grounding the Summit in a spirit of recognition, respect, and attentiveness to Indigenous knowledge, presence, and perspectives.
It will also feature remarks by Martine Roy (she/her), co-chair of the LGBT Purge Fund and a prominent figure in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in Canada.
