Dr. David MacKinnon and Kelly Waters are teaming up again to bring another speaker to the Gog.
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Friday, Nov. 10, The Gog will host writer and speaker Harold Johnson. Johnson鈥檚 appearance will concentrate on ideas explained in his book, Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours), is 鈥渁 passionate call to action,鈥� which examines alcohol鈥檚 history, 鈥渢he myths surrounding it, and its devastating impact on Indigenous people.鈥�
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Johnson was born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan. He holds a Master of Law degree from Harvard University and has worked as a Crown Prosecutor. He has served in the Canadian Navy, and worked in mining and logging.
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Among Johnson鈥檚 accolades are a shortlist for the 2016 Saskatchewan Book Award for Aboriginal Peoples鈥� Writing, and the 2011 Saskatchewan Book Award for Fiction.
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Johnson is the author of five works of fiction, several of which are set in听northern Saskatchewan against a background of traditional Cree mythology. He is also the author of two non-fiction titles. Johnson lives 鈥渙ff the grid鈥� in La Ronge, with his wife, where he operates his family鈥檚 traditional trap line.
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Prominent community member Ray Fox will M.C. the event at The Gog, and Ross Paskemin, traditional Plains Cree singer, will provide entertainment. Both have previously appeared at The Gog.
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Tickets are $20 per person, with all proceeds going to artists and speakers. There will be a donation jar for food. The Gog is located at 1391-105 St., and doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the main event starting at 7 p.m. Waters asks to RSVP via [email protected] or text 306-481-3656. The event will be alcohol-free.
