A Day To Listen

Salia Joseph is from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Snuneymuxw First Nation’s on her father’s side and is British and Jewish on her mothers. Salia is a graduate from the First Nations and Indigenous studies program from the University of British Columbia. Salia is a Squamish language learner and is the executive director of The Sníchim Foundation which is a Sḵwx̱wú7mes language and culture non-profit

Dr. Duke Redbird, Elder, Poet, Human Rights Activist, Educator, and Artist. With a legacy stretching back to the 1960s, he is a pillar of First Nations literature in Canada, and has practiced a number of art disciplines including poetry, painting, theatre, and film. He was a trailblazer throughout the 60's & 70's giving voice to Indigenous people at major institutions and folk festivals across the country. From 1994-2009, he was an arts & entertainment reporter for CITY TV in Toronto.

Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and  A Day to Listen in partnership with the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Join us for A Day to Listen 2022 - This Friday.

Peter Sackaney is a residential school survivor. Today, he uses his voice to educate others about the tragic history of residential schools.  

Tanya Talaga is an Ojibwe author and a visionary for Canada's reconciliation journey. Tanya fuses messages of truth, hope and Indigenous inclusion through her words. In times of grief and mourning, Indigenous Peoples turn to stories, culture and tradition to heal.  

Tanya's bestselling books Seven Fallen Feathers and All Our Relations share important stories about the realities facing many Indigenous youth today. 

Dr. Alika Lafontaine is the founder of the 215 Pledge. Dr. Alika shares the importance of reclaiming a cycle of truth to understand history and our own experience as Canadians. We can make sure the lost children of the Indian Residential School system are remembered.

Sign the pledge at 215pledge.ca

Tabatha Bull is the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Tabatha explains how Indigenous people were systematically excluded from Canada's economy and how we can all support Indigenous businesses today.  

Coralee works to break the cycle of violence against Indigenous women as the Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women's Association. ONWA seeks to empower women so they may achieve social and cultural well–being. The Ontario Native Women's Association operates programs to support women across Ontario.

Learn more at onwa.ca

Shina Novalinga is a young Inuk reclaiming her heritage through Inuit throat singing. With an astounding 2.5 million Tik Tok followers, Shina Novalinga educates her generation about Inuit culture, tradition and history.

Find Shina on Tik Tok and Instagram @ShinaNova

Isaac Murdoch is an Ojibway storyteller and traditional knowledge holder. Isaac encourages everyone  to take grief and negative energy to create a beautiful and better future for all children. Together, we can create a new path towards reconciliation.