Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation is an important part of our world and very important to know and teach our students about throughout their school years. It is important to learn about Indigenous bodies and residential schools as it is our history, and we hope to not repeat history. We need to do what we can to support all bodies of our nation, no matter the skin colour or ability.
"It is precisely because education was the primary tool of oppression of Aboriginal people, and miseducation of all Canadians, that we have concluded that education holds the key to reconciliation. " Justice Murray Sinclair
Important quotes taken from Truth and Reconciliation What is it about?
"It's a survivor whose heart is warmer than a fire, even when life is hard, and a kid who's happy for the future even when they're crying for the past".
"Keep the promises as guaranteed by the treaties. Respect the original agreements".
"Truth is not what everybody agrees with, because some 'truths' are false truths".
"It is precisely because education was the primary tool of oppression of Aboriginal people, and miseducation of all Canadians, that we have concluded that education holds the key to reconciliation. " Justice Murray Sinclair
Important quotes taken from Truth and Reconciliation What is it about?
"It's a survivor whose heart is warmer than a fire, even when life is hard, and a kid who's happy for the future even when they're crying for the past".
"Keep the promises as guaranteed by the treaties. Respect the original agreements".
"Truth is not what everybody agrees with, because some 'truths' are false truths".
Calls to Action- "In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action".
Ways to honor
"Bring awareness to people, acknowledging the resilient of our children".
September 30th, "Orange Shirt Day is an event that started in 2013. It was designed to educate people and promote awareness about the Indian residential school system and the impact this system had on Indigenous communities for more than a century in Canada, and still does today." -Symbol of so many losses of family, culture, language, freedom, parenting, self-esteem, and worth. -Everyone experienced losses -Took away her orange shirt that she was proud of, she only saw it when other people wore it. -Do not forget the things of the past so they do not repeat -Allow children to access the history and the knowledge -Make us stronger -next generations are what will make things right |
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