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Guest Post By Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom: Exploring The Truth: Towards A Vision Of Reconciliation
In today’s social climate, understanding the relationship dynamics between Indigenous peoples, settler society, and new Canadians begins with critically understanding the history of Canada from multiple perspectives. Although the ...Read More...
Quiz | How Much Do You Really Know About The Residential School System?
Reconciliation is a complex subject. Though it is defined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) as the establishment and maintenance of a mutually respectful relationship between ...Read More...
Building A Better Tomorrow For Calgary’s Indigenous Youth
Johnny grew up in a traditional Cree household in northern Saskatchewan. As a kid, he took part in all the cultural events in his community, often helping his grandfather ...Read More...
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