Reconciliation is the responsibility of every Canadian. It means acknowledging the past and ensuring history never repeats itself by respecting Indigenous treaties and rights and letting go of negative perceptions and stereotypes to work towards solidarity.
Reflect on how you can work towards reconciliation in your own life and create your own personal reconciliation plan.
How Do You Like Your Reconciliation?
DownloadA resource from the Yellowhead Institution about the different approaches to reconciliation and what impacts they may have.
WEAR ORANGE
On September 30 for Orange Shirt Day, established by the Orange Shirt Society In 2013 to honour “Phyllis’s story” whose new orange shirt was taken on her first day at residential school when she was just six years old.
BUY
An orange shirt from an Indigenous artist or company that supports Indigenous causes, directly through the Orange Shirt Society.
SUPPORT
The reclamation of identity, language and culture, learn greetings/phrases in Indigenous languages.
EXPLORE
Hart House’s Indigenous Language Exhibit.
VISIT
The Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square, which currently features an artwork titled Rekindle, designed by Toronto-based artist Joseph Sagaj.
SUPPORT
Indigenous artists, writers, musicians.
VOLUNTEER
At local Indigenous businesses, organizations, or causes.
DONATE
To the Spirit Garden, part of the Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Restoration of Identity Project.