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Young leaders like us in this Indigenous Youth Advisory Circle can make
a huge difference. Knowing that there are youth on the other side of the
country doing what they can to make a better quality of life for my daughter is
reconciliation. Knowing there is a brighter future ahead is reconciliation. Knowing
languages are being saved and culture is being practiced is reconciliation. Our
drums are getting louder, and so are our voices! I believe in everyone who is
doing something to make a difference in our communities. We will all be a part of
reconciliation.
— Devin Pielle
Sliammon First Nation
As Métis peoples we have always had
a role in between Indigenous and non-
Indigenous peoples. We have both in
our blood and represent how both can
coexist respectfully. It is important
to see both sides and to build good
relations. Our people have suffered
a lot being in this in between space,
but as we move forward I think it will
be an important place to be in order to
bridge the gap.
— Michael Pyette
Manitowaning
