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Strengthening the Circle for Reconciliation
Responding to the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission’sCalls to Action
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Strengthening the Circle for ReconciliationSession Outcomes
• Connect Citizenship and Reconciliation
• Examine Historic Context for Reconciliation
• Learn about Reconciliation Calls to Action
• Identify your Reconciliation Plan
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Session Norms
• Acknowledge each other as equals
• Stay curious about each other
• Recognize we need each other’s help to become better listeners
• Slow down so we have time to think and reflect
• Remember that conversation is the way humans think together
• Expect it to be messy at times
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• Federal Commission ‐Mandated by FSIN and Gov’t of Canada
• Two‐fold Mission:
• Treaty Table: facilitate common understanding of Treaties 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10
• advocate for strong Treaty relationship between Indigenous and non‐Indigenous citizens
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ConcentusCitizenship Education Foundation
• Established in 2012 by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
• Promotes equality, equity, and diversity
• Partners with educators, students, government, other stakeholders
• Provincial, National, International connections
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Reconciliation is...
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Think about… Talk about…
• Reconciliation: What is it? Identify some key words or phrases.
• What is the relationship between Citizenship and Reconciliation?
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• miyo‐wâhkôhtowin – Having good relations
• waypinason – letting go and regaining balance
• Both a goal and a process
• New relationship: respect and understanding of needs, fears and aspirations
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Reconciliation: What is it?
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Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action as a framework for Reconciliation
• Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement
• TRC was active from 2008‐2015• Broken up into Sections
• 1‐42 Legacy of Residential School• 1‐5 Child Welfare• 6‐12 Education• 13‐17 Language and Culture • 18‐24 Health• 25‐42 Justice
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Calls to Action
Reconciliation Calls to Action
A New Future
Visual Representation of the Calls to Action
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TerminologyIndigenous
Saami MaoriNative American
Aboriginal
First Nation Metis Inuit
CreeDakota LakotaNakotaDeneSaulteaux
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Citizenship EducationWhy do this? What is the need?
• Democracy is fragile and requires eternal vigilance and participation
• Education is an SHRC mandate
• Enlightened, empathetic citizens appreciate and seek to understand other points of view and perspectives
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Rights Responsibility Respect
• New 3 Rs
• Must be intentional and explicit in our teaching about citizenship
• Encourage responsible, respectful and participatory citizens
• Commitment to justice in a pluralistic society
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Essential Citizenship CompetenciesWhat are they?
Saskatchewan’s approach to citizenship education is intended to build five essential citizenship competencies…. They are meant to be considered as an interwoven fabric of
citizenship when fully understood.
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Historical events have an impact on today’s decisions and today’s understandings impact our perception and interpretation of historical and current events.
Diversity is strength and should be understood, respected, and affirmed.
Governance and public decision‐making reflect rights and responsibilities, and promote societal well‐bring
amidst different conceptions of public good.
Canadian citizenship is lived, relational and experiential and in Canada, requires understanding
of Aboriginal , treaty and human rights
Each individual has a place in, and a responsibility to contribute to, an ethical civil society; likewise government has a reciprocal responsibility to each member of society.
Enlightened
Empowered
Empathetic
Ethical
Engaged
Essential Citizenship Competencies
What are they?Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
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CIRCLE AND ONENESS
COMING TOGETHER OF THE NATION:Praying, talking, dancing, healing
Circles
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LAWS THROUGH CEREMONIES
LAWS OF THE CREATOR through CEREMONYAllegiance, loyalty, fidelity, unity by the
nation and its people…
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miyo‐wīcēhtowinwāhkōtohwin
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…having good relations… laws governing good relations…PEACE
HARMONYGOOD RELATIONS
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ReconciliationHistorical Contexts
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leading their people into the next 7 generations…Chief Mistawasis … Chief Ahtahkakoop.
Visionaries
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Canada’s History of Reconciliation
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Treaties 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
• Historical Context – a time of great transition (1870s)
• Access to Land for Treaty Rights– Common Provisions
• Annuities• Medicine Chest (famine and pestilence relief)• School house• Agricultural supplies• Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering• Shelter
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Spirit & Intent of Treaties
• pimacihowin – ‘Ability to make a living’– Elders believed was protected and guaranteed by treaty
• To continue the traditional livelihoodplus
• To receive assistance to adapt to the new way
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The Relationship Promised in Treaty
The Relationship Delivered:
Real estate transaction
Agreement between nations to share ‘milk of Mother Nature’
Photo sources: CBC, Legacy of Hope Foundation
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What Happened? The Indian Act ‐ 1876
• Complete government control ‐ Indian Agent– Citizenship
– Lands and resources
– Cultural and spiritual practices
– Governance systems
– Penalties and permits for trade
– Pass system – 1885 to 1930
– No legal council until 1950
– Indian Act changed but still in place today
• Indian Residential Schools
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The legacy of Canada’s colonial policies is still affecting education in 2017
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Reconciliation and Citizenship
• Intersection between:
– Human Rights
– Treaty Relationships
– Indigenous Rights
• Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Think about… Talk about… What are you feeling?
Personal Reconciliation Reflection
• As a citizen, what is in your heart regarding reconciliation?
• Why do you personally need to move forward on reconciliation?
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Brain Break
Take some time to examine the resources in the room
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Reconciliation is...
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Concentus Citizenship Education What is it?
• Grade‐specific kindergarten to grade 12 teacher resources
• Resources that support the intentional and explicit teaching of citizenship
• Resources focus on developing understanding of:– Rights of citizens– Responsibilities of citizens to maintain rights
– Respect needed for Canada’s multi‐cultural society
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Aligned with Sask. Curriculum
Social Sciences Outcomes and Majority of Indicators
Inquiries based on Understanding by Design
(UbD) principles
All inquiries linked to the Essential Citizenship
Competencies
• Provides a framework for Social Science learning through a citizenship lens that incorporates the Broad Goals of Learning
• Provides First Nations and Métis perspectives and links to the Treaty Essential Learnings
• Supports critical and reflective thinking
• Supports constructivist learning
• Identifies cross‐curricular connections to other subject areas
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Concentus Citizenship Additional Resources
Rights, Responsibilities, Respect: Essential Citizenship Competencies
• Overview of Concentus Citizenship Philosophy
Courageous Conversations
• Six Social Contexts Impacting Citizenship
Learning Community Brochures
• Targeted information for specific stakeholders
Website: www.concentus.ca
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Challenging the Status Quo
“Quality learning experiences place education into culture rather than continuing the practice of
placing culture into education. “ Pewewardy(1992)
Students must develop a critical consciousness through which they challenge the status quo of the current social order.
Pg. 14 Rights, Responsibilities, and Respect.
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OTC Resources: Listen, Learn, Show Up and Share:
• Treaty Kits and Workshops for teachers• Website/Social Media
• otc.ca• @TreatyofficeSK
• Speakers/Events• Educate• Positive Stories• Inspire• Clearinghouse
• Facilitating relationships• Reconciliation Saskatoon,
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TRC Calls to Action: What does it mean for education?
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TRC Calls to Action ask educators to…
• use age appropriate curriculum kindergarten to grade 12
• teach about residential schools, and treaties • teach about Indigenous peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada
• build student capacity for inter‐cultural understanding, empathy, and respect
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Reconciliation is not a theory. It’s a reality. It’s happening all around us.
Right now.
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Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation, June 22, 2016, Saskatoon
• Six weeks of activities in May‐June 2016
• 30+ organisations • Building relationships, trust• Public engagement • Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation
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Month of Reconciliation
• Flag-raising at City Hall
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Month of Reconciliation
• Reconciliation “Selfies” at Powwows, Metis cultural day, public talks, movie nights, libraries
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• ‘Rock Your Roots’ Walk for Reconciliation
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Partnerships
• Over 40 organizing partners and sponsors
• Working and learning together
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Reconciliation in Action:Momentum Growing
• Day of Prayer for Reconciliation, Oct. 21, 2016
• 38 Catholic elementary, 7 high schools: Saskatoon, Bigger and Humboldt
• Teaching resources and support personnel –TRC Calls to Action
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Reconciliation in Action:Saskatchewan Churches
• Reviewing TRC and their own strategic plans
• Catholic Church
• United Church
• Mennonite Central Committee
• Unitarian Church
• Anglican Church
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Reconciliation in Action:Media
• Group of journalists - October 2016 conference
• how to improve media coverage of Indigenous issues?
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What does reconciliation mean to you?
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Reconciliation:How has your thinking changed?
• As a Citizen, what will be your personal Call to Action?
• What Reconciliation opportunities will you encourage at your organization?
• What was the most useful information you learned today?
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Thank you
For further information, contact:
Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
www.concentus.ca
Office of the Treaty Commissioner
www.otc.ca
@TreatyOfficeSK
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