In January, my friend and mentor Peter Russell died. His son Alex invited me to give remarks at his funeral reception: Remarks at the funeral of Peter Russell
Yesterday, I spoke at Innis College’s memorial event: Remarks about Peter Russell at Innis College
Related:
- Peter Russell on recent decades of Canadian constitutional politics
- CPSA 2014, day 2
- CPSA conference 2015
- Peter Russell’s forthcoming book
- Contradictory thinking in Canadian treaty-making
- Canada’s history of oppressive Indigenous policies
- Canada’s deadly residential school system
- Canada’s courts and Indigenous rights
- Reviewing an unreleased book and TV show
- Canada’s origin in fraud
It was no accident that the remarkable Peter Russell chose to be your mentor and friend. His vast knowledge and experience did not impede his ability to see an intelligent, passionate and caring individual with a burning desire to make the world a better place. It was a great privilege to know Peter Russell and to share ideas with him. I have no doubt that he saw great hope in you. You may follow in his footsteps in ways big or small, but it needs to be with humility, hope and kindness.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and tributes regarding Peter Rusell, such an exceptional guide, scholar and humanitarian. You shared such valuable time and conversation together.
Innis College has released a video of everyone’s remarks