Michelle Good in the Comox Valley
The Community Justice Centre is thrilled to welcome acclaimed author, lawyer, advocate and Order of Canada recipient Michelle Good to the Comox Valley. Her visit coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Indian Act, making this moment especially significant.
Michelle Good’s work invites thoughtful reflection and courageous conversation. We invite you to the following opportunities to engage more deeply in the themes of history, responsibility, and reconciliation that Michelle Good’s work so powerfully raises.
Purchase one of Michelle Good’s books at Laughing Oyster Bookshop by March 23, 2026 and mention the Community Justice Centre to receive a 15% discount on your book. Champion or join us for a conversation and enter to win $140 in gift certificates to the bookstore.
Events - Engage and Deepen Your Learning
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Ignite a Conversation
Participation is easy!
As Michelle writes at the beginning of Truth Telling “let us together, light a dialogue fire.”
Gather with some friends or coworkers to discuss one (or both) of Michelle Good’s books.
Then send us your reflections on one or more of the questions we’re providing. When you send in your reflections you’ll be entered to win $140 to Laughing Oyster Book Shop.
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GUIDING QUESTIONS HERESubmit your entry by March 23, 2026.
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Join us for a Conversation
Karen and Felix from the Community Justice Centre will be hosting circle conversations about Five Little Indians and Truth Telling.
We hope you will join us for tea and conversation.Afterwards, be sure to submit your reflection’s HERE for a chance to win $140 to Laughing Oyster Book Shop.
Five Little Indians with Karen
Date: March 28, 10 am–12 pmTruth Telling with Felix
Date: April 4, 10 am–12 pmLocation: Community Justice Centre
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Standing in Empathy
This immersive simulation takes the historical timeline of Canada and its relationship with Indigenous Peoples and helps participants feel the impacts that Indigenous Canadians are living with today. As we approach the 150 anniversary of the Indian Act, join us to understand the resilience and history that lives in Indigenous Peoples and Canada.
Workshop presenters: Keisha and Kia Everson, from the Gigal’g̱a̱m 'Walas Kwagu'ł tribe of the Kwagu’ł and members of the K’omoks First Nation and. Genie Linsday, Anishnaabe from Tootinaowaziibeeng. They are educators and social justice advocates who have been called to share the untold or misrepresented histories about Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Date: March 12, 6-9 pm
Location: Kumugwe Bighouse, 3240 Comox Road
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Join a Dialogue Circle After the Event
After the lecture join the Community Justice Center for a circle dialogues to process what you heard and felt, and to deepen your learning through dialogue.
Who is invited? Anyone who attending the lecture. Registration is required.
What are circles? Participants sit in a circle and dialogue is facilitated by our trained volunteer circle keepers, who provide prompt questions to the group, ensure that the space is respectful and intentional, and maintain the structure of the dialogue.Date: April 12, 10 am-12 pm
or 2-4 pmLocation: Community Justice Centre
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Healing Drum Circle
Hosted by Wachiay Friendship Centre with special guest drummer Daryle Mills
Wachiay welcomes all community members to an evening of reflection on the 150 years since the implementation of the Indian Act. Generations were silenced, but we honour them by gathering in remembrance of what was lost and in celebration of what has endured. Through shared rhythm and tradition, join us for connection and collective healing.
Date: April 10, 5-7 pm
Location: Wachiay Friendship Centre
Pizza dinner will be provided.
Past Lectures
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould (2018)
The Honourable Dr. Murray Sinclair (2020)
Dr. Cindy Blackstock (2022)
HISTORY:
The Community Justice Centre launched the Campagnolo Lecture Series as an annual event held in recognition of Iona Campagnolo’s commitment to justice for Indigenous Peoples, equity, and protection of the environment, as well as her frequent contributions as the Community Justice Centre’s “Ambassador for Restorative Justice.” Campagnolo was a Comox Valley resident.
The Campagnolo Lecture Series featured a guest speaker who presented insights and ideas about the role, function, and effects of enhancing the practice of Restorative Justice in modern society.
Speakers included: Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Dr. Brenda Morrison, Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould, Judge Barry Stuart, Brenda M. Lucki, Judge Ross Green, Dr. Murray Sinclair, Beverley McLaughlin, Terri-Lynn Williams Davidson, Svend Robinson, Judge John Reilly, Adrienne Clarkson, and Dr. John Ralston Saul. To view all past lectures, visit the Community Justice Centre’s YouTube page.
While the lecture series no longer carries Campagnolo’s name, the Community Justice Centre continues to host an annual lecture.
The late Honourable Iona Campagnolo, (October 18, 1932 - April 4, 2024) née Hardy, was the first woman Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia in 2001 where she served for six years and, in 1982, she was elected the first female President of the Liberal Party of Canada. In addition to her roles in national and international politics, Ms. Campagnolo received seven honorary degrees in BC and Ontario, as well as a number of awards including being designated as a member of the Order of Canada in 1973 and an Officer of the Order of St. John.
