In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Week, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives will host an orange shirt fundraiser that will benefit the Kawennio/Gaweni:yo Gayogohono (Cayuga) and Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) immersion school in Six Nations.
T-shirts designed by Jay Soule aka CHIPPEWAR from the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (Deshkaan Ziibing Anishinaabeg) will be available for 25 dollars in bookstores at the Kitchener - Doon, Cambridge - Reuter Drive and Kitchener - Downtown campuses beginning Monday, September 25.
Kawennio/Gaweni:yo helps preserve the traditions and cultures of the Rotinonhsion:ni/Hodinohso:ni, while preparing students for life after high school.
Other resources:
- The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is hosting an entire week of virtual and in-person events from September 25-30, 2023. This year's theme is "Reconciliation Starts with Education". To register for their Daily Lunch and Learns, visit the NCTR website.
- RRC Polytech in Manitoba has compiled a list of "Cinematic Journeys through Truth and Reconciliation Week" containing films that address topics central to the event. Real-life stories told in these films aim at encouraging understanding and participation in the healing process of Truth and Reconciliation.
- The Ottawa Public Library has created a Truth and Reconciliation Reading List. This list is an introduction to many Indigenous writers, thought leaders and changemakers.
There are many opportunities to participate in Truth and Reconciliation. If any of these initiatives and resources spark ideas for action within the Conestoga community, reach out to Danielle Boissoneau, Director of Indigenous Initiatives.
For more information:
Contact Lindsay Golds for more information.