National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

The Meadows Community League acknowledges that we volunteer and gather together on Treaty Six Territory of amiskwacîwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), meaning “beaver hills house,” the nehiyawewin itwewin (Cree word) for Edmonton. It is our collective responsibility to work towards creating communities that promote equity, accessibility, and inclusion for all community members. We are all treaty people with a responsibility to continue the work of reconciliation in our homes, our work, and our communities.

Resources to help further you knowledge, understanding, and action towards reconciliation

• Truth & Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
• Reclaiming Power & Place – Final Report MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
• Orange Shirt Day https://orangeshirtday.org/
• The Sixties Scoop https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-sixties-scoop
• Indigenous Watchdog – learn the current status of all 94 calls to action from the TRC https://www.indigenouswatchdog.org/
• Residential School History https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/
• Teacher & Classroom – TRC – resources for educators https://nctr.ca/education/
• Remembering the Children- An Educators Guide https://www.canadashistory.ca/education/classroom-resources/remembering-the-children/remembering-the-children-educational-package
• EPL Children’s Book List https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/
• Kitchen Table Guide – Community Conversations https://reconciliationcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CommunityActionToolkit_KitchenTable_for-ind_Aug13.pdf
• Indigenous Landmarks & Spaces in Edmonton https://exploreedmonton.com/articles/indigenous-landmarks
• NativeLand.ca – learn about the history and current day Indigenous presence on the land which you live and recreate https://native-land.ca/
• CBC Interactive Residential School Map – have you lived near a residential school? Hear directly from survivors of these schools https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/beyond-94-residential-school-map/
• CBC Interactive Treaty Map – a history of Treaty 6 Territory in Alberta https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/community/indigenous-history-on-treaty-6-territory-in-alberta-1.6472534
• Truth & Reconciliation Resource Box https://www.indigenousbox.ca/
• Faculty of Native Studies – U of A Micro Courses
• Indigenous Peoples of Canada https://www.ualberta.ca/native-studies/programs/continuing-education/indigenous-peoples-and-canada.html
  
• Tackling Structural Racism https://www.ualberta.ca/native-studies/programs/continuing-education/tackling-structural-racism.html

• Indian Residential School Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419 (toll-free)
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310; Support can be provided in English, French, Ojibway, Cree and Inuktitut.