Cultural Inheritances, Justice for Colten and Women's Memorial March
As seen on the corner of Main and Cordova on February 14th For the past few years I've made it a personal priority to learn more about indigenous and First Nations issues in our country - the history, politics, art, culture, governance systems and everything in between. It's daunting. I went to school in an era that didn't have any of this in the curriculum - we learned about European history, a little ancient history, a little Canadian (settler colonialist history) history but never much about Canada's dark past when it comes to our real history. I've attended a number of forums and events and read a few books about residential schools and reconciliation. I also made sure to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action to see where they fit into my work and personal lives. I've also read the UNDRIP. Now we have a Ministry in government of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation! I went to a reception at the BC Cabinet and First ...