ROTARY CLUB OF GUELPH
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The Guelph and area community is invited to a free talk being given by Chief Devon Clunis (ret.) sponsored by the Rotary Club of Guelph. Chief Clunis was the first Black police Chief in Canada, appointed as the Winnipeg Chief of Police in 2012. His story is remarkable and he is truly inspiring.
Chief Clunis’ presentation,"Towards a Shared Heritage" is a talk that reflects on our world’s need for genuine understanding of contemporary issues threatening the human family and our journey to a society where equity, diversity, and inclusion is our shared heritage.
Join this free talk hosted on Zoom Aug. 14, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. ET using this link https://bit.ly/GuelphRotary (full Zoom link below).
Born in Jamaica in 1964, Clunis moved with his family to Winnipeg at age 11. He joined the police force in 1987, and served in all areas of the force over the course of his career. He holds a university degree in divinity, and has also served as the force's chaplain. Clunis was appointed chief of the Winnipeg Police Service in November 2012, making him the first Black Police Chief in Canada. Clunis retired in July 2016. On Feb. 7, 2017, Clunis was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Advancement of Interreligious Understanding by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon.
Chief Clunis has recently said that “he will be joining people to shine a light of hope into the darkness of this moment” as anti-racism demonstrations take place around the world and that “We must stand up. We must march. We must demand change…(the) enemy is not the police officers I’ve had the privilege to work with and lead,” Clunis said.
“My hope is we will fight the darkness and see the real enemy.”
Voices like those of Chief Clunis are essential to the dialogue which is happening in our community, our nation and around the world on racial equity. The Rotary Club of Guelph welcomes the opportunity to be part of this conversation.
Presentation Details
- Friday, August 14 at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- “Towards a Shared Heritage” presented by Chief Devon Cluins (ret), Canada’s first Black Police Chief
- Rotary Club of Guelph Zoom Meeting
