At the intersection of Canada’s history and future, this webinar examined the lasting impact of residential schools and misguided inequitable legislations while emphasizing the importance of moving forward towards reconciliation.
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In 2021 the federal government announced the decision to recognize September 30th as a national statutory holiday – Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to commemorate the lasting effects of residential schools and reflect on the legacy they left behind. Reconciliation is the essential next step for Canada to move forward by rebuilding and revitalizing the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
To honour Orange Shirt Day, Brad Spence from ECO Canada presented “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Taking Action Towards Reconciliation.” Brad Spence is a proud member of the Saddle Lake First Nation and is proud to be a Traditional Knowledge Keeper for his community. He explores the true meaning of reconciliation, the purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the actions we are all called to take, both within our organizations and as individuals.
For additional information on where you can learn about Indigenous history and what you can do in your own life and the lives of others to be an ally to your Indigenous friends and family, see below.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.