In Recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the BCLSS will be taking time to reflect on the atrocities committed at Residential Schools and the ongoing injustices Indigenous Peoples across the country are experiencing. We encourage our members to take some time to read or listen to the testimony of survivors, donate to Indigenous organizations, reflect on what you can personally do to address the Calls to Action, and take steps to advance equity. We are committed to safeguarding water and learning from the abundant knowledge of this lands original stewards in our lake conservation efforts.
What you can do:
Donate
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Native Women’s Association of Canada
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
Read
Non-Indigenous people — here’s what you can do, right now (IndigiNews)
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Beyond 94 – Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
Watch
Schedule for Truth and Reconciliation Week (National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation)
Watch and Listen to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on CBC
There are many other virtual and in person events planned throughout the province today. We encourage you to attend an event to show your support for Indigenous communities and listen and learn as we work towards healing relations so that we can be better stewards to each other and the land.
