National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024: Advancing Reconciliation in Canada Through Allyship and Decolonization (IRA1-E35)
Overview
Delivery method
Hybrid
In-person
Online
Duration
2 hours
Audience
All public servants at all levels
Description
Members of the public can register here to participate in the online event.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a commemorative day observed in Canada on September 30 each year. The day is dedicated to honouring the Survivors of residential schools and their families, as well as acknowledging the lasting impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities across Canada.
This event, held in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, will focus on how allyship and decolonization can help advance reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and the non-Indigenous population in Canada.
Participants will gain insight into what decolonization means in relation to Indigenous Rights, culture and stewardship of the land, and be empowered to become effective allies in the journey towards justice and reconciliation.
This event is presented in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Traditional Opening
- Verna McGregor, Elder
Speakers
- Gina Wilson, Deputy Minister, Indigenous Services Canada
- Valerie Gideon, Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Stephanie Scott, Executive Director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Ryan Whitford, Mount Royal University student and contributor to Decolonization in Practice: Reflective Learning from Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Tracie Leost, Founder and Executive Director, Waanishka Movement Inc.
- Andrea Menard, LL.B, LL.M, PhD Candidate, and Sessional Instructor, the University of Calgary, York University (Osgoode Hall Law School), and University of Alberta
- Monica Ittusardjuat, Knowledge Keeper
- Elder Veda Weselake, Métis Nation
Moderators
- Cara Vandale, Director General, Indigenous Learning, Public Sector Operations and Inclusion Branch, Canada School of Public Service
- Kaila Johnston, Director, Education and Public Programming, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Nathalie Laviades-Jodouin, Vice-President, Public Sector Operations & Inclusion Branch, Canada School of Public Service
Performers
- The Lyons Sisters, Jiggers
- Beverly Lubuk, Ojibwe
- Sandwich Bay Residential School Drum Dancers
