Welcome to the first episode of Capital/isms! With this inaugural episode launching on Sept 29th, 2023 - a day before Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples is a complex and deeply rooted issue with a long history of injustices. It is important to recognize that there is a wide diversity of Indigenous cultures and nations across Canada, each with its own unique history and experiences. 

But today we will do our best to explain some of the things we learned as adults about Canada’s relationship with Indigenous people and how we got to where we are today - and really why understanding how we got here actively engaging in reconciliation is so important. We’re not going to talk about what you can do to enact “reconciliation” that’s on you, my friend - but it starts with education.

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Resources & Further Reading Considerations

Doctor who blew whistle on atrocities of residential schools honoured in Ottawa | CBC News 

“Until There Is Not a Single Indian in Canada” | Facing History & Ourselves)

This 21-year-old has yet to grieve her mother — the fight for Indigenous women and girls can't wait | CBC News 

The White Paper 1969 

The Indian Act - First Nations and Indigenous Studies UBC

4 Seasons of Reconciliation offered by Deloitte

4 Seasons of Reconciliation by BDC

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (The 94 Calls to Action 2015)

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

Orange Shirt Day - Browse for local events near you