Why Reconciliation Matters?
Why is this important to non-Indigenous Canadians?
Why should it matter to a Canadian who never attended a residential school?
It matters because it continues to affect First Nations, Inuit and Métis – people from vibrant cultures who are vital contributors to Canadian society.
It matters because it happened here – a land considered to be a world leader in democracy and human rights.
It matters because it is one of the major causes of poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, and violence among Indigenous Canadians.
It matters because Indigenous communities suffer levels of poverty, illness and illiteracy comparable to those in developing nations.
It matters because we share this land. We may not be responsible for what happened in the past, but we all benefit from what First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have had to relinquish.
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Article From Teach Kids News Learn about steps Canada is taking to reconcile the wrongs of the past with this "Teach Kids News" article.
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Timeline of the TRCThis timeline from CBC, chronicles the actions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada.
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The Secret Path is an animated film from Gord Downie that tells the true story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old boy who died while trying to escape from a residential school and travel back home.
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