Niigaan Sinclair

“The legacy of Residential Schools have impacted every single element of Canadian society…they are the truth that must be dealt with before reconciliation can begin.”

Niigaan Sinclair

The first forty-two Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission call upon Canada to engage and take action on the “legacy” created by the residential school system in areas of Child Welfare, Education, Language and Culture, Health, and Justice. This webinar series examines the progress made since 2015 and deepening an understanding of this legacy. Niigaan Sinclair, one of Canada’s leading voices on truth and reconciliation and the TRC Commission, will provide information and relevant resources on what our responsibilities are as school communities in fulfilling the Calls to Action and how this work connects to education today.

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Session 1 - Tracking the Legacy of the TRC Calls: Child Welfare

“Toward Reconciliation” is a new Edwin collection that invites student and classroom recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Exposing hard truths in Canada’s history to all Canadians is an important step toward restoring relationships with Indigenous peoples. With reconciliation in mind, explore this collection. Join the conversation

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Session 2 - Tracking the Legacy of the TRC Calls: Education

“Toward Reconciliation” is a new Edwin collection that invites student and classroom recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Exposing hard truths in Canada’s history to all Canadians is an important step toward restoring relationships with Indigenous peoples. With reconciliation in mind, explore this collection. Join the conversation

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Session 3 - Tracking the Legacy of the TRC Calls: Language and Culture

Indigenous communities in Canada are working to reclaim their culture by revitalizing their languages. Explore Nelson's resources in Edwin that highlight many examples of this work looks like across Canada. Join the conversation

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Session 4 - Tracking the Legacy of the TRC Calls: Health

Health isn't just a Human Right, but it is also a right protected under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In this session, Niigaan discusses the importance of maintaining balance and good health through taking care of the mind, body, heart, and spirit. Explore the Edwin collections connected to Truth and Reconciliation and take note of Indigenous healing practices that are featured throughout. Join the conversation

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Session 5 - Tracking the Legacy of the TRC Calls: Justice

Join Niigaan, one of Canada's leading voices on Truth and Reconciliation and the TRC Commission, as he speaks to Calls to Action #25-42. Find out where we are and where we have yet to go. Explore the Edwin collections connected to Truth and Reconciliation. Join the conversation

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