National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024: Advancing Reconciliation in Canada Through Allyship and Decolonization
Overview
Delivery method
Duration
1 hour
Audience
All HC and PHAC Employees
Description
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
Nathalie Laviades-Jodouin, Vice-President, Public Sector Operations & Inclusion Branch, Canada School of Public Service
Tracie Leost, Founder and Executive Director, Waanishka Movement Inc.
Moderator
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
Performers
The Lyons Sisters, Jiggers
Sandwich Bay Residential School Drum Dancers
