Lizbeth Meredith presents Pieces of Me
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Alaskan author Lizbeth Meredith shares her emotional international journey to rescue her kidnapped daughters.  Within her quest, the unveiled truth within abusive relationships is explored as she traverses the challenges of her story, mirroring her own childhood experiences. Joining Lizbeth Meredith is Tradition Bearer Elsie Boudreau. Elsie Boudreau is Yupik from the Village of S. Mary. She was the first to bring a civil lawsuit against Father James Poole and a key figure in the film, The Silence. This event is sponsored with AWAIC, YWCA, AHF, Green Dot, Victims For Justice, and UAA Pre-Law Society.
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