Reconciliation

Reconciliation will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to have meaningful conversations about a better path forward for the relationship between Canadians, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. The series will be delivered in collaboration with Indigenous partner organizations with a focus on teaching and learning from an Indigenous perspective.

Below you can find archived webinars, and learning resources to start you on your journey to better understand reconciliation.

WEBINARS

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Introduction to Reconciliation

Moe Clark will awaken students’ awareness of the land we are all living on by helping them form their own personal territorial acknowledgements. Moe will begin with a short introduction and land acknowledgement. She will then move to her spoken-word performance of one of her poems which will be followed by the playing of a short video discussing the significance of Treaty 7.

Speaker: Moe Clark, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)

Integrating First Nations Perspectives

Allen Sutherland will discuss the spirit and the intent of the numbered-treaties in Canada. Specifically, the spirit they represent and the intent behind them. Through a thoughtfully put-together presentation and open-dialogue session, Allen will walk us through what it means to be Indigenous as well as non-Indigenous in today’s Canadian society.

Speaker: Allen Sutherland, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)

Inuit Perspectives

An in-depth discussion will be led by Martha Peet. This discussion will guide youth participants through a series of subjects Martha has deemed crucial to considering the positive aspects of Reconciliation. Through her experiences as an Inuk in Canada, Martha wields her identity with wisdom to inform the youth participants of the need to consider other people’s perspectives.

Speaker: Martha Peet, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

As well as contributing to the Virtual Forum Series, Experience Canada’s program partners are also offering additional resources to assist with asynchronous learning.

Reconciliation Workshop and webinar discussion guide

In addition to a description of each webinar there is also information related to discussion
questions, a description of the activity, and a list of additional learning materials.

RECONCILIATION - INSPIRATION GUIDE 2021-22

This guide highlights the youth projects developed at 2021 virtual youth leadership forum on reconciliation.

The Alien Invasion Story.docx

THE ALIEN INVASION STORY Alien Exercise* Imagine, one week from now, an alien ship lands in your city, your community and you are closed off from the rest of the world. The aliens are friendly at first. They are providing miracles and exciting inventions, but then they slowly take over your city…

Inuit Perspectives - Questions for Reflection

Métis Finger Weaving

The Red River Métis are known for their Métis sash which was worn for traditional and ceremonial purposes. This project will take the basic instructions of finger weaving using yarn and tape to create a small Métis sash.

Reconciliation Conversations

Experiences Canada has collaborated with Indigenous leaders, artists, lawyers, journalists, and land and water defenders to bring you Five webinars. The speakers in this series have generously offered their time and knowledge to engage youth in a dialogue on the contemporary issues and challenges that Indigenous people face.

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