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Below are resources to help residents further their understanding of the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in our community and across our nation through education and engagement. Much of the information is from external sources and partner organizations, and will be updated as it becomes available.

Area mayors call on province to improve education on Indigenous matters - Orillia Matters

Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke

Clarke says, “I just think education has the ability to naturally move reconciliation forward when ... we have a greater understanding of each other's perspective."

Click to read the full article...

St. Paul's Centre

Celebrating a new round of Call to Action #83 at St. Paul's Centre.

 

Treaties Recognition Week - November 1-7, 2021

Treaties Recognition Week was established in Ontario to honour the importance of treaties including the significance of treaty rights, treaty relationships and their relevance today.

Visit the Ontario Government's webpage for a number of virtual activities. 

ONTreatyWeek

 

#NDTR

The Government of Canada recently passed legislation declaring September 30 as a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

On behalf of City of Orillia Council, Mayor Steve Clarke proclaimed September 30 as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Click here to read the full proclamation. The day is meant as a time for reflecting on the tragic and ongoing legacy of the residential school system and finding our own ways to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action. This work will take time beyond September 30.

There are a number of activities and actions that took place in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Every Child Matters flag was raising at the Orillia Opera House and flown half-mast, along with flags across the municipality.

 Sept 30 #NDTR

 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Orange Shirt Day - Read the story behind the movement

“Gojijing Kikendaasogmig: A Place for Knowledge - A virtual learning library comprised of local stories and Indigenous teachings developed in consultation with youth leaders, local Elders, teachers and community members.

City of Orillia Land Acknowledgement 

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous Canada - Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada, from an Indigenous perspective.

APTN 

Indian Horse

Senator Murray Sinclair's challenge related to the 94 Calls to Action

Indigenous Services Canada

 

MEDIA COVERAGE

Georgian's Orillia campus unveils Truth and Reconciliation Trail 

Orange Shirt Day a reminder of harrowing life in residential school - Mother of local elder shares her story about trying to escape from residential school and the scars she bears from the 'sorrow (that) is everlasting'

Community effort honours kids who died at residential schools 

 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

Former Residential School students can call 1-866-925-4419 for emotional crisis referral services and information on other health supports from the Government of Canada.

Indigenous peoples across Canada can also go to The Hope for Wellness Help Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for counselling and crisis intervention.

Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat.

 

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