MOVED TO FEB 19TH "The Story of the 7 Generations of Women in My family" Winter Lecture Series at the Irish Hall
Mon, Jan 29
|Charlottetown
A force to be reckoned with - a brief look at how women shaped PEI over the last three centuries. “The Story of the 7 Generations of Women in My family” Winter Lecture Series opens with a lecture by Actress Julie Pellisier-Lush.
Time & Location
Jan 29, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Charlottetown, 582 N River Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1K1, Canada
About the event
The Winter Lecture Series at the Irish Hall, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown, proudly presents a compelling lecture by Mi’kmaq Community Leader, Julie Pellissier-Lush. Join us on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 7 pm, for an insightful journey into the experiences of seven generations within Julie's family.
Julie Pellissier-Lush, an accomplished actress and bestselling author of My Mi’kmaq Mother, has left an indelible mark. As a former Poet Laureate for PEI and a recipient of numerous accolades, including the Queen’s Jubilee medal and the Meritorious Service Medal, Julie brings a wealth of experience.
Born in Summerside, Julie's academic pursuits led her to the University of Winnipeg in 2000, where she graduated with distinction, holding a double major in Psychology and Human Resources. Returning to Prince Edward Island, she served as the Managing Editor at the Mi’kmaq Confederacy for five years.
In 2011, Julie pioneered the award-winning theatre group, Mi’kmaq Legends,…