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Truth and Reconciliation

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Resources to learn about the work we must all do to make Truth and Reconciliation a reality.

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Truth Telling

Truth Telling

Seven Conversations About Indigenous Life in Canada

by Good, Michelle

Book - 2023

A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good. Truth Telling is a collect...Show more A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good. Truth Telling is a collection of essays about the contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada. From resistance and reconciliation to the resurgence and reclamation of Indigenous power, Michelle Good explores the issues through a series of personal essays. Show less

A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good. Truth Telling is a collect...Show more A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good. Truth Telling is a collection of essays about the contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada. From resistance and reconciliation to the resurgence and reclamation of Indigenous power, Michelle Good explores the issues through a series of personal essays. Show less

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21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act

Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples A Reality

by Joseph, Robert P. C.

Book - 2018

A guide to understanding the Indian Act which demonstrates why learning about the legal document's cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation. A guide to understanding the Indian Act which demonstrates why learning about the legal document's cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation. Show less

A guide to understanding the Indian Act which demonstrates why learning about the legal document's cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation. A guide to understanding the Indian Act which demonstrates why learning about the legal document's cruel, enduring legacy is essential for the country to move toward true reconciliation. Show less

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A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

by Elliott, Alicia

Book - 2019

A bold and profound work by Haudenosaunee writer Alicia Elliott, A Mind Spread Out on the Ground is a personal and critical meditation on trauma, legacy, oppression and racism in North America. A bold and profound work by Haudenosaunee writer Alicia Elliott, A Mind Spread Out on the Ground is a personal and critical meditation on trauma, legacy, oppression and racism in North America. Show less

A bold and profound work by Haudenosaunee writer Alicia Elliott, A Mind Spread Out on the Ground is a personal and critical meditation on trauma, legacy, oppression and racism in North America. A bold and profound work by Haudenosaunee writer Alicia Elliott, A Mind Spread Out on the Ground is a personal and critical meditation on trauma, legacy, oppression and racism in North America. Show less

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Indigenous Relations

Indigenous Relations

Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation A Reality

by Joseph, Robert P. C.

Book - 2019

A sequel to 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. A sequel to 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Show less

A sequel to 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. A sequel to 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Show less

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A Knock on the Door

A Knock on the Door

The Essential History of Residential Schools From the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Book - 2016

Presents the essential history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, based on survivor statements and documents gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Presents the essential history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, based on survivor statements and documents gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Show less

Presents the essential history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, based on survivor statements and documents gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Presents the essential history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, based on survivor statements and documents gathered by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Show less

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A National Crime

A National Crime

The Canadian Government and the Residential School System

by Milloy, John S.

eBook - 2017

The definitive history of the residential school system, called "one of the 100 most important Canadian books ever written" by the Literary Review of Canada. The definitive history of the residential school system, called "one of the 100 most important Canadian books ever written" by the Literary Review of Canada. Show less

The definitive history of the residential school system, called "one of the 100 most important Canadian books ever written" by the Literary Review of Canada. The definitive history of the residential school system, called "one of the 100 most important Canadian books ever written" by the Literary Review of Canada. Show less

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In My Own Moccasins

In My Own Moccasins

A Memoir of Resilience

by Knott, Helen

Book - 2019

A searing memoir on the effects of intergenerational trauma but also a story of hope, resilience and redemption. A searing memoir on the effects of intergenerational trauma but also a story of hope, resilience and redemption. Show less

A searing memoir on the effects of intergenerational trauma but also a story of hope, resilience and redemption. A searing memoir on the effects of intergenerational trauma but also a story of hope, resilience and redemption. Show less

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Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business

Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business

Indigenization, Reconciliation, and Entrepreneurship

by Omulo, Priscilla

Book - 2022

This book is a guide for organizations and allies that want to start making a difference. It will help you learn how to amplify Indigenous voices, Indige...Show more This book is a guide for organizations and allies that want to start making a difference. It will help you learn how to amplify Indigenous voices, Indigenize businesses and support Indigenous entrepreneurship. Omulo gives readers a guide to start making changes by researching, consulting the right people, and creating strategies to move towards a better future. Show less

This book is a guide for organizations and allies that want to start making a difference. It will help you learn how to amplify Indigenous voices, Indige...Show more This book is a guide for organizations and allies that want to start making a difference. It will help you learn how to amplify Indigenous voices, Indigenize businesses and support Indigenous entrepreneurship. Omulo gives readers a guide to start making changes by researching, consulting the right people, and creating strategies to move towards a better future. Show less

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Namwayut

Namwayut

We Are All One : A Pathway to Reconciliation

by Joseph, Robert

Book - 2022

Chief Robert Joseph is the Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation and the leader of Reconciliation Canada. This book will assist you with the change and steps to take because reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Chief Robert Joseph is the Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation and the leader of Reconciliation Canada. This book will assist you with the change and steps to take because reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Show less

Chief Robert Joseph is the Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation and the leader of Reconciliation Canada. This book will assist you with the change and steps to take because reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Chief Robert Joseph is the Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation and the leader of Reconciliation Canada. This book will assist you with the change and steps to take because reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Show less

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The Inconvenient Indian

The Inconvenient Indian

A Curious Account of Native People in North America

by King, Thomas

Book - 2017

Reveals the evolution of how Indigenous people have been seen, understood, represented and propagandized in North America. Reveals the evolution of how Indigenous people have been seen, understood, represented and propagandized in North America. Show less

Reveals the evolution of how Indigenous people have been seen, understood, represented and propagandized in North America. Reveals the evolution of how Indigenous people have been seen, understood, represented and propagandized in North America. Show less

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True Reconciliation

True Reconciliation

How to Be A Force for Change

by Wilson-Raybould, Jody

Book - 2022

Jody Wilson-Raybould presents a guide with three main points of focus: Learn, Understand and Act. This guide will assist you in your journey to reconciliation. Jody is a member of the We Wai Kai Nation, born in Vancouver BC. Jody Wilson-Raybould presents a guide with three main points of focus: Learn, Understand and Act. This guide will assist you in your journey to reconciliation. Jody is a member of the We Wai Kai Nation, born in Vancouver BC. Show less

Jody Wilson-Raybould presents a guide with three main points of focus: Learn, Understand and Act. This guide will assist you in your journey to reconciliation. Jody is a member of the We Wai Kai Nation, born in Vancouver BC. Jody Wilson-Raybould presents a guide with three main points of focus: Learn, Understand and Act. This guide will assist you in your journey to reconciliation. Jody is a member of the We Wai Kai Nation, born in Vancouver BC. Show less

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The Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation

The Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation

Best Practices for Indigenous Inclusion

by Tedford, Alison

Book - 2023

Learning about Canada’s history and Indigenous peoples is not just for the individual, but its important that businesses look at how they should be partic...Show more Learning about Canada’s history and Indigenous peoples is not just for the individual, but its important that businesses look at how they should be participating in reconciliation. Looking at the past and how it affects what practices we have now will help us understand what work needs to be accomplished. This guide will help businesses change policies to create a more inclusive environment and include Indigenous voices. Show less

Learning about Canada’s history and Indigenous peoples is not just for the individual, but its important that businesses look at how they should be partic...Show more Learning about Canada’s history and Indigenous peoples is not just for the individual, but its important that businesses look at how they should be participating in reconciliation. Looking at the past and how it affects what practices we have now will help us understand what work needs to be accomplished. This guide will help businesses change policies to create a more inclusive environment and include Indigenous voices. Show less

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Picking Up the Pieces

Picking Up the Pieces

Residential School Memories and the Making of the Witness Blanket

by Newman, Carey

eBook - 2019

The story of the creation of the Witness Blanket, a unique piece of art consisting of items collected from residential schools across Canada. The story of the creation of the Witness Blanket, a unique piece of art consisting of items collected from residential schools across Canada. Show less

The story of the creation of the Witness Blanket, a unique piece of art consisting of items collected from residential schools across Canada. The story of the creation of the Witness Blanket, a unique piece of art consisting of items collected from residential schools across Canada. Show less

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Residential Schools

Residential Schools

With the Words and Images of Survivors

by Loyie, Larry

Book - 2014

Memories and photos of over 70 survivors of residential schools across Canada. Memories and photos of over 70 survivors of residential schools across Canada. Show less

Memories and photos of over 70 survivors of residential schools across Canada. Memories and photos of over 70 survivors of residential schools across Canada. Show less

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The Red Files

The Red Files

by Bird-Wilson, Lisa

eBook - 2016

A moving collection of poetry to commemorate the legacy of residential schools, named after the federal government's archive of the residential school system, divided into the "black files" and the "red files". A moving collection of poetry to commemorate the legacy of residential schools, named after the federal government's archive of the residential school system, divided into the "black files" and the "red files". Show less

A moving collection of poetry to commemorate the legacy of residential schools, named after the federal government's archive of the residential school system, divided into the "black files" and the "red files". A moving collection of poetry to commemorate the legacy of residential schools, named after the federal government's archive of the residential school system, divided into the "black files" and the "red files". Show less

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From Where I Stand

From Where I Stand

Rebuilding Indigenous Nations for A Stronger Canada

by Wilson-Raybould, Jody

Book - 2019

A timely, forthright, and optimistic book for all Canadians. Drawn from speeches made over a ten-year period both at home and abroad, Jody Wilson-Raybould...Show more A timely, forthright, and optimistic book for all Canadians. Drawn from speeches made over a ten-year period both at home and abroad, Jody Wilson-Raybould reveals why true reconciliation will occur only when Canada moves beyond denial, recognizes Indigenous Rights, and replaces the Indian Act. Show less

A timely, forthright, and optimistic book for all Canadians. Drawn from speeches made over a ten-year period both at home and abroad, Jody Wilson-Raybould...Show more A timely, forthright, and optimistic book for all Canadians. Drawn from speeches made over a ten-year period both at home and abroad, Jody Wilson-Raybould reveals why true reconciliation will occur only when Canada moves beyond denial, recognizes Indigenous Rights, and replaces the Indian Act. Show less

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Indigenous Canada

Indigenous Canada

Looking Forward/Looking Back : A Critical Exploration of Indigenous Histories and Contemporary Issues in Canada

by Bear, Tracy

Book - 2022

This book has brought in Indigenous perspectives to explain the complicated relationship Indigenous peoples have with Canada. Readers will relearn Canadia...Show more This book has brought in Indigenous perspectives to explain the complicated relationship Indigenous peoples have with Canada. Readers will relearn Canadian history as the past and present are discussed. There is information on the fur trade, political systems, legal issues, activism, and environment in order to have a better understanding. A book based on the Indigenous Canada course offered through the University of Alberta. Show less

This book has brought in Indigenous perspectives to explain the complicated relationship Indigenous peoples have with Canada. Readers will relearn Canadia...Show more This book has brought in Indigenous perspectives to explain the complicated relationship Indigenous peoples have with Canada. Readers will relearn Canadian history as the past and present are discussed. There is information on the fur trade, political systems, legal issues, activism, and environment in order to have a better understanding. A book based on the Indigenous Canada course offered through the University of Alberta. Show less

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The Path

The Path

Communication Strategies for the Reconciliation Era

by Boucher, Sandi

Book - 2018

The Path will lead Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through the process of reconciliation. Sandi Boucher presents the four stages that will lead to re...Show more The Path will lead Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through the process of reconciliation. Sandi Boucher presents the four stages that will lead to reconciliation including understanding the past, examining policies and how we determine inclusiveness, empowerment, and healing for Indigenous peoples and “walking softly” which is a way of communicating that will help create a respectful relationship. Show less

The Path will lead Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through the process of reconciliation. Sandi Boucher presents the four stages that will lead to re...Show more The Path will lead Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through the process of reconciliation. Sandi Boucher presents the four stages that will lead to reconciliation including understanding the past, examining policies and how we determine inclusiveness, empowerment, and healing for Indigenous peoples and “walking softly” which is a way of communicating that will help create a respectful relationship. Show less

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