Op-ed: Eating steak, although delicious, is not what reconciliation is about
I don’t believe eating steak supports reconciliation with Indigenous people and I get a little mad at the CBC for suggesting it.
Truth and Reconciliation Commision
Truth and Reconciliation in Nova Scotia’s classrooms. We must do better, petition demands
Nova Scotia definitely has made progress in terms of teaching students about Indian Residential Schools, treaties, and the contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis to Canada. But there is much more work to do, and a petition with 1700 signatures delivered at Province House yesterday serves as a reminder. Teaching the teachers would be a good start, says KAIROS Atlantic.
Truth and Reconciliation in Nova Scotia’s classrooms, a progress report
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission called for increased classroom education on treaties, residential schools and past and present indigenous contributions. We take a look at the Nova Scotia response.
Ecology Action Centre challenges staff and volunteers to reflect on legacy of residential schools
The EAC believes we should pay close attention to the work and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It is starting a monthly reading group to facilitate that effort.