September 30, 2021 – Vancouver, BC
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Digital Health Circle invites you to acknowledge, honour, and learn more about Canada’s history and how Indian Residential Schools and Day Schools have impacted the lives of Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
Chair of the Board, Mike Harcourt, commented that “I have had the pleasure to work with the Indigenous Peoples of British Columbia for many decades in what has always been a positive learning experience. I am impressed with their openness to continue to engage with us in a healing process which will help lead us all to a greater place of peace, love, and understanding.”
It is through learning about Canada’s past that we can work together to build a better future. Through compassion, understanding, and education we can break down systemic racism and move forward with the process of reconciliation from a good place.
Adds Digital Health Circle CEO Dr. Sylvain Moreno, “The strength and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples, as expressed in our work with them over the past few years, has shown us how truly powerful and compassionate they are as a People.”
We invite you to visit the links below to learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and various resources to support the initiative.
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION RESOURCES:
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Information on the history of Indian Residential Schools:
https://nctr.ca/ -
Choose between various venders for Orange T-Shirts and other Indigenous art, where all proceeds go to supporting Indigenous community and the Survivors and their families of Indian Residential Schools.
https://www.vanmag.com/Where-to-Purchase-Orange-Shirts-for-Canada-Day -
A listing of online seminars during NCTR week.
https://nctr.ca/education/trw/general-public-schedule/ -
Take a free 12-week online course through University of Alberta and learn about Indigenous Canada
https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html -
For Survivors and families of Survivors of Indian Residential Schools that are in crisis or need support
https://www.irsss.ca/home -
An app that tells its users whose land they are on
https://www.whose.land/en/about -
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Men: Learn more about the calls for justice and to read the final report
https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/
