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Orange shirt day is a day to raise awareness for those that where taken away for their homes and put into residential schools. It celebrates the victims and survivors of residential schools, with the motto every child matters. It is celebrated on September 30th.
The Orange Shirt Society. (2023). The Orange Shirt Society Logo [Photograph]. https://orangeshirtday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/oss-logo.png
We have 13 done, 43 underway, and 18 not started. I think Canada has done pretty well to begin with the 94 calls to action, but much needs to be done still.
CBC News. (2018, March 19). Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Www.cbc.ca. https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/beyond-94/
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On March 9, 2023, the Province of British Columbia made September 30 National Day For Truth And Reconciliation, National Day For Truth And Reconciliation was established because the government wanted people to have time to think more about Truth and Reconciliation and engage in activities such as reading a book, watching a movie or video, and supporting an indigenous business.
Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. (2024, September 20). National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Province of British Columbia. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation#in-bc
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Open in new tab We call upon the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada to maintain an annual commitment to Indigenous education issues such as Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. This assignment helps me build “my capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect” by teaching me about different truth and Reconciliation acts and making me think about and reflect on different topics regarding it.
Truth and reconciliation Commission of Canada. (2015). Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
The name Kwikwetlem means red fish up the river. in the 1900’s a dam was built on the river so the Kwikwetlem people didn’t have any food, they were kicked off their land as well and had to live on reserve. they now have homes, a thriving community, and a promising future.
Kwikwetlem First Nation. (2021, October 4). The Story of Kwikwetlem. Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EanZG7DGVTo
i learned that the first nations language hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ is severely endangered with less than 100 fluent speakers left, it was once widely spoken by many First Nations across the Lower Mainland from the Fraser River delta to around the Stave River.
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ Language Guide – Kwikwetlem First Nation. (n.d.-b). Kwikwetlem First Nation. https://www.kwikwetlem.com/pronunciation-guide.htm