Indigenous Peoples Day
A day to celebrate the culture, contributions and accomplishments of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
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Nunavut Day
Nunavut Day, which is annually celebrated on July 9, commemorates passing of two Nunavut acts. The Canadian Parliament passed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993. Nunavut officially split from the Northwest Territories and became a Canadian territory on April 1, 1999.
Ricing Moon
The Ricing Moon represents balance, harmony and the future. This is a time when wild rice is typically harvested and a ceremony is conducted. Wild rice is known as the “good berry” and is highly nutritious.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9th each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's Indigenous population.
Settler Discussion Series: Week One
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage in. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week's topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link…
Settler Discussion Series: Week 2
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week’s topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link to…
Settler Discussion Series: Week 3
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage in. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week’s topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link…
Kingston Reconciliation Walk
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area 1641 Perth Rd, Glenburnie, ON, CanadaThe Reconciliation Walk is an educational opportunity for non-Indigenous people, in particular, to learn about the history we were not taught in school, as it will present the truth about Canada’s justification for the establishment of residential schools in a self-guided timeline and its resulting harm against Indigenous people then and today.This event is FREE…
Brockville Reconciliation Walk – Mac Johnson
Mac Johnson Wildlife Centre Debruge Rd, Brockville, Ontario, CanadaThe Reconciliation Walk is an educational opportunity for non-Indigenous people, in particular, to learn about the history we were not taught in school, as it will present the truth about Canada’s justification for the establishment of residential schools in a self-guided timeline and its resulting harm against Indigenous people then and today.This event is FREE…
Guelph Reconciliation Walk
Riverside Park Green Pavilion 709 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Reconciliation Walk is an educational opportunity for non-Indigenous people, in particular, to learn about the history we were not taught in school, as it will present the truth about Canada’s justification for the establishment of residential schools in a self-guided timeline and its resulting harm against Indigenous people then and today.This event is FREE…
Toronto Reconciliation Walk
Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON, CanadaThe Reconciliation Walk is an educational opportunity for non-Indigenous people, in particular, to learn about the history we were not taught in school, as it will present the truth about Canada’s justification for the establishment of residential schools in a self-guided timeline and its resulting harm against Indigenous people then and today. This event is…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.…