Indigenous Reconciliation

These resources offer valuable insights into why it is crucial to reflect on the history of colonization and its impact on Indigenous Peoples, and on the importance of relationship-building. The resources provide compelling examples of truth and reconciliation efforts, such as reclaiming Indigenous place names and other reconciliation initiatives.

Themes 

» Reclaiming Indigenous place names

» Reconciliation best-practices in the workplace

» Indigenous perspectives and voices

Websites 

• Commitment to Reconciliation (Trans Canada Trail) 

• Indigenous Territories Map (Native Land) 

• Guidance Toolkit for Engagement with Indigenous Communities (Outdoor Recreation Council of BC) 

• Secwepemc Landmarks Project (Shuswap Trails) 

• Reconciliation in Workplaces Participant Handbook (Indspire) 

• Events That Strengthen Ties Between Park Groups and Indigenous Groups (Park People) 

• Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.

• Indigenous Mountain Names (Gripped) 

Videos 

• Sen. Murray Sinclair: How Can Canadians Work Toward Reconciliation (CBC News)

• Namwayut: We Are All One. Truth and Reconciliation in Canada (CBC)  

• Cultural Safety Education as the Blueprint for Reconciliation (Len Pierre | TEDxSFU)

Continuing Education  

• Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta) 

• 4 Seasons of Reconciliation (First Nations University of Canada) 

 

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