National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, September 30
Orange is the New Symbol of Truth & Reconciliation
The recent discoveries of 215 unmarked graves at a former Residential School near Kamloops, British Columbia and subsequent discoveries at other Residential Schools has brought the issue of Truth and Reconciliation sharply back into focus.
“Without truth … there can be no genuine reconciliation.” The problem, the commissioners explained, is that “too many Canadians know little or nothing about the deep historical roots” of the ongoing issues stemming from settler colonialism generally and residential schooling specifically.
This tragic news has reignited conversations around the immense harm and trauma perpetuated by colonization, and how far Canada has to go in reconciliation.
To move toward a better, more equitable future, it is imperative for Canadians to understand past and present injustices committed against Indigenous peoples and what needs to change.
The resources provided below represent a few of the many online tools available to help explore, learn more about residential schools, and begin a dialogue. Share these resources and your learnings with your friends, colleagues, and family.
SHISHALH NATION CEREMONYON FACEBOOK
On September 30 – at 11:00 AM
Residential Schools in Canada : VIDEO
NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION : Government of Canada
DRUM FOR THE CHILDREN
Be heard. On behalf of the children.
virtually on September 30 – at 2:15 p.m. Pacific.
INDIGENOUSPEOPLES: LANGUAGE GUIDELINES
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WEEK 2021
16 RESOURCESTO HELP SETTLERS UNDERSTAND AND ADVANCE INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION