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The Indigenous landscape of Calgary and area
Cultures are often expressed through our connection to “place”, where the story of land becomes the story of each of us. In Indigenous cultures, a connection to the land ...Read More...
An Elder’s truth on reconciliation: Dr. Reg Crowshoe on the way forward
We spoke with Piikani Blackfoot Elder, Dr. Reg Crowshoe, to get his thoughts on moving forward with reconciliation in the post-TRC era. Here are three of his most compelling ...Read More...
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...
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