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Reconciliation
Our present is a
work in progress,
but our future
is bright.
— Maggie Moose
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
I want other people in Canada to know
that we are important too and that
we count as people and I hope in the
future that more people are interested
and inspired by us Inuit.
— Renee Angotialuk
Naujaat
In order to be part of reconciliation non-Indigenous peoples need to start by learning
about the traditional territories that they are on. Once they connect in this way
then they can keep expanding their knowledge and building a more meaningful
relationship. It will help them see that they are a part of the history of that land and
they have responsibilities because of it. Learn about things like residential schools, the
sixties scoop, the Hudson Bay company and especially about treaties. Understand that
Indigenous people were tricked and that the original intentions of the treaties have gone
unfulfilled, but maybe now they can help change the relationship moving forward.
— Jordan Peterson
Inuvik
What does reconciliation mean to you? How can we rebuild honest and respectful
relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples?
