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Truth and Reconciliation:
Every Child Matters
The following resources are provided by our Indigenous Graduation Coach, Marie Bowering.
Prayer for Truth and Reconciliation
Prayer of Repentance and Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples following Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission
O God, Great Spirit and Creator,
We praise you for your gifts that surround us – for the gift of the land that gives us food, shelter and water;
For the gift of the sun that gives warmth and light to all that grows;
For the gifts of the moon and stars which you have arranged for your glory;
For the gifts of language and culture, through which your peoples praise you, and share the most deeply held values you have engraved on their hearts.
Come upon us, O Divine Healer and open our eyes – to the injustices brought against our Indigenous Peoples, their language and culture in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.
Give us repentant hearts – that ache with sorrow for their violence against First Nations families and their children. Give us determined hearts –
That refuse to stand by when the dignity of our Indigenous brothers and sisters is trampled.
Give us healing hearts – that beat with the drum of Jesus’ Gospel, to defend and honour our Indigenous neighbour, their language and way of life.
Give us flaming hearts – that burn with love for you, who come to us...
...in every human face,
...in every language and culture ,
...in every gift of creation.
Make us stewards – of one another’s dignity, of one another’s safety, of one another’s land; of one another’s right to a cultural identity...
...as unique peoples,
...as gifts to the human family,
...as your beloved children.
We make this prayer to You, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Treaties Recognition Week : November 3-9
Treaties Recognition Week : November 3-9
This annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Treaties Recognition Week represents one of many steps on Ontario’s journey of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The week was launched in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to increase treaty awareness and provide students and the public with an important opportunity to learn why treaties matter.
November 7 is International Inuit Day. Also known as International Circumpolar Inuit Day, it is a holiday created to celebrate Inuit and amplify their voices.
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