Five things we all need to know about reconciliation in health care
29 September 2021
By Gillian Rutherford
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
The establishment of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation responds to Call to Action 80, issued by the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which “calls upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.”
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day of remembrance, and an opportunity for Canadians to acknowledge the intergenerational harm caused by the schools. In recognition, the University of Alberta is flying the national, provincial and university flags at half-mast from September 28 — October 1, 2021.
Featured Stories
Grandmother's Song
Elder Francis Whiskeyjack and Elder Elsey Gauthier perform Grandmother's Song.
In honour of residential school survivors
First Nations, Métis, Inuit Student Emergency Award
On Sept. 30, 2021 — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — you are invited to learn and reflect on the history and ongoing legacy of Indian Residential Schools and to recognize the continued impacts of colonialism in Canada. You are also invited to think about the actions you can take to advance reconciliation
University of Alberta Free Application Days
In honour of residential school survivors and in the spirit of reconciliation, on September 30 to October 6, the U of A will waive the application fee for all direct-entry undergrad programs for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students.
Events
Resources
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes 94 calls to action.
- Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The National Inquiry looked into and reported on the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls.
- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
The RCAP was mandated to investigate and propose solutions to the challenges affecting the relationship between Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis Nation), the Canadian government and Canadian society as a whole.
- Aboriginal Healing Foundation
The AHF provides resources to promote reconciliation and encourage and support Aboriginal people and their communities in building and reinforcing sustainable healing processes that address the legacy of physical, sexual, mental, cultural, and spiritual abuses in the residential school system, including intergenerational impacts.
- Legacy of Hope Foundation
A national Indigenous charitable organization with the mandate to educate and create awareness and understanding about the Residential School System.
- Indian Residential School Survivors
A 24 hr crisis line. Call 1 (866) 925-4419 if you require further emotional support or assistance.
Indigenous Canada
We have the responsibility to educate and the opportunity to uplift the next several generations, which is why all are welcome to join Dr. Paul Gareau, Dr. Tracy Bear, Alannah Mandamin-Shawanda, and Isaac Twinn, as they lead learners through an exploration of Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. It’s free, it’s online, and there’s a space waiting for you.
News
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Truth and reconciliation brought hope and a pathway to resilience
28 September 2021
By Greg ZoBell
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Consider This
More Thoughts on the Truths of the Residential School System and the Role of the University Community in Reconciliation
30 June 2021
By Florence Glanfield
Society and Culture
Renewed agreement fosters high-quality teaching, learning and research for Métis people of Alberta
31 May 2021
By Bev Betkowski
UNIVERSITY NEWS
Letter to the community regarding the Kamloops residential school burial site
29 May 2021
By Dr. Florence Glanfield
Society and Culture
, Research
Education researcher reveals history of assimilative tactics on Blood Reserve
28 May 2021
By Scott Lingley
Research
, Science and Technology
, Society and Culture
U of A archeologist helps Indigenous communities uncover their own stories
27 April 2021
By Geoff McMaster