National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Beyond
On September 30th we will be closing our office to reflect on the history of Residential Schools in Canada and to learn more about what we can do as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince Edward Island and as individuals to participate in the Truth and Reconciliation process. We have gathered a list of resources we think will help us all learn more but it is in no way exhaustive. Some of the ways we can mark Truth & Reconciliation Day include:
- wear an Orange Shirt
- observe 2 minutes of silence at noon
- attend the PEI Government flag lowering ceremony
- support an Indigenous artist or make a donation to an Indigenous organization
- learn more about Indigenous history & culture
- attend a National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation Virtual Event (details below)
- Read, listen, watch and make use of resources on Indigenous organizations’ websites to learn more about the issues facing Indigenous Canadians
- Read the 94 Calls to Action found in the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Report
- Be an ally
We challenge ourselves and our community to engage in true reconciliation – which means the work will be ongoing. This is a small list – there are many on-line courses, podcasts, and other resources out there. Please make use of the resources below and if you find something you think should be included, please let us know – email Heather at heather.doran@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca