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Making Space for Aboriginal Spirituality in the Religion Curriculum
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Today we are going to talk about Call to Action #64. “We call upon all levels of government that provide public funds...
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Oct 18, 20224 min read
Alberta’s Curriculum: Political Football or Important Tool in Reconciliation?
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, A province’s K-12 education curriculum is more important than some people realize. While teachers have some discretion...
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Oct 17, 20223 min read
Call to Action #92- Corporate Education
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Oct 14, 20223 min read
Educating the Public Service- a Critical Step Towards Reconciliation
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Today we will continue to explore Calls to Action in professional education, shifting our focus to public sector...
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Oct 13, 20225 min read
Calls to Action 23 & 24: Is our healthcare system something to be proud of?
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Today’s post is related to the Calls to Action regarding the Canadian healthcare system and Indigenous peoples: 23. We...
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Oct 12, 20224 min read
How Alberta teachers are walking the path to reconciliation
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Today we’re going to focus on the cultural competency aspect of teachers, but first I want to share a story from my...
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Oct 11, 20225 min read
Child Welfare and Reconciliation: Where do Social Workers Fit in?
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Last week, we explored the importance of the legal profession’s role in reconciliation and took a closer look at TRC...
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Oct 10, 20223 min read
Making the Grade: Legal Education
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Back in January, the ReconciACTION team gave the response to Call to Action #28 a failing grade and provided...
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Oct 7, 20223 min read
Beyond Mandatory Courses: Indigenous Legal Education for Genuine Change
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Earlier this week, we discussed Call to Action 28, and how it has not been implemented as thoughtfully as needed....
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Oct 6, 20224 min read
Reflecting on the Blanket Exercise: How did U of A students view the experience?
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, This week we’re talking about the education of law students and legal professionals, regarding reconciliation and...
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Oct 5, 20224 min read
Why should lawyers be involved in reconciliation?
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, Before we get into Call to Action #27, I want to share a story that happened about a year ago. My husband and I were...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
TRC Call to Action 28: How Mandatory Courses Can Create Unsafe Spaces
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, As the dust settles on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we, here on the blog, want to remind you all that...
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Oct 3, 20223 min read
Unlikely Friends: A Story of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Today is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: a day to recognize the legacy of the residential school system, and to honour...
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Sep 30, 20224 min read
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Actually a Holiday?
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, September 30, 2022 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It may surprise you to know that...
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Sep 29, 20224 min read
Reconciliation: Everyone's Responsibility
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, This Friday will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: a day to recognize the legacy of the residential...
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Sep 28, 20223 min read
Check out the story behind the orange shirt
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, In 2014 the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs-in-Assembly declared September 30 Orange Shirt Day. The orange shirt is a...
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Sep 27, 20223 min read
Why Wearing an Orange Shirt Isn't Enough
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, September 30th, 2022 will mark Canada’s second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day was created to...
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Sep 26, 20222 min read
The First One Hundred Days
Prince Charles (Now King Charles III) participates in a Cree naming ceremony with elder Gordon Oakes (left) and Chief Perry Bellegarde in...
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Sep 23, 20224 min read
Would Cutting Ties with the Monarchy Advance Reconciliation?
Should Canada leave the commonwealth? What would that mean for Indigenous people?
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Sep 22, 20224 min read
Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing Met with Wide-Ranging Reactions
Tansi Nîtôtemtik, The passing of the Queen has been met with extremely varied reactions, ranging from mourning, to hope, to indifference,...
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Sep 21, 20223 min read
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