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We Are Still Here: Lax Kw’alaams Truth and Reconciliation 2024
January 17, 2025 The September 30, 2024, “We Are Still Here” event was a powerful celebration. This event was in partnership with a wide range of organizations and departments, including: Lax Kw’alaams Health Department Lax Kw’alaams Brighter Futures Lax Kw’alaams Head Start Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawksa Lax Kw’alaams Public Works Lax Kw’alaams Education Department Lax […]
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How have the Schools of Nursing in Canada responded to Call to Action # 24
How have the Schools of Nursing in Canada responded to Call to Action # 24 INDIGENOUS WATCHDOG: HAMILTON – Terrible! We call upon medical and nursing schools in Canada to require all students to take a course dealing with Aboriginal health issues, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on […]
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AFN National Chief Calls on Elected Leaders and Institutions to Accelerate Policies on Anniversary of Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action; Pays Tribute to Justice Sinclair
(December 15, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — On the ninth anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) 94 Calls to Action, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on all governments, Institutions and elected leaders to accelerate efforts toward reconciliation. “On December 15, 2015, Canada changed forever with […]
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Governing Circle & Survivors Circle Call For Nominations
December 13 2024 The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is seeking members for both its Governing Circle and Survivors Circle! The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation continues its vital work undertaken on behalf of Survivors of the residential school system in Canada under the guidance from the Governing Circle, the Survivors Circle, […]
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YWCA Canada Issues Formal Apology for Historical Involvement in Residential Schools and Indian Hospitals and Publishes Truth and Reconciliation Statement
December 11, 2024 Today, YWCA Canada issued a formal apology to Indigenous communities for YWCA Canada’s involvement in the programs offered at Residential Schools and Indian Hospitals. Our organization’s role in curriculum development, government relations programming, and program facilitation at residential schools and Indian Hospitals is a painful chapter that we must confront with openness […]
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NCTR and Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Sign Supplemental Agreement for Strengthened Collaboration on Residential School Records
TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, December 3, 2024 – The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the Oblates of OMI Lacombe Canada (the Oblates) have signed a supplemental agreement to accelerate access to personnel files of Oblate members who worked in residential schools in Canada. This agreement to share records, information, and documents not […]
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Chef Joseph Shawana named Indigenous Culinary and Foodways Guide
TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2024 – Chef Joseph Shawana becomes the first Indigenous Culinary and Foodways Guide at Centennial College, a new role established by the College as part of its commitment to reconciliation. In the new role, Shawana will have a focus on ensuring the College remains at the forefront of culturally grounded approaches to […]
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Healing Together In Halton: Grandmother’s Voice Conference Illuminates Truth and Reconciliation – The Spec
Nov. 20, 2024 The Grandmother’s Voice conference, Truth with Reconciliation: A Healing Framework, recently united Indigenous elders, service providers, healthcare practitioners, educators, and more from across Ontario in Halton, often referred to as “the heart of Ontario.” This transformative two-day event emphasized the power of storytelling, lived experiences, cultural education, and healing practices while advocating […]
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How Murray Sinclair changed Canada – CBC
Nov 11, 2024 Murray Sinclair — an Anishinaabe lawyer, judge, senator, and, most consequentially, the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation commission — died last week at the age of 73. Sinclair helped bring to light the stories of thousands of Indigenous residential school survivors and advocated for justice for them. He’s been recognized by […]
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The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the BC Achievement Foundation announce 2024 Award Recipients
November 5, 2024 Vancouver, B.C. – The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in partnership with BC Achievement Foundation, is honoured to announce the recipients of the fourth British Columbia Reconciliation Award. The award recognizes four extraordinary individuals and two incredible organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering […]
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