2019
Youth Conference in honour of Canada's
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Mass Atrocities
Tuesday, April 23rd &
Tuesday, April 23rd &
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
Specifically the days of learning we are planning for April 23rd & April 24th 2019 meet the following Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (Please see PDF document of the TRC's Calls to Action below)
We call upon the federal, provincial, and territorial governments, in consultation and collaboration with Survivors, Aboriginal peoples, and educators, to:
- i. Make age-appropriate curriculum on residential schools, Treaties, and Aboriginal peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada a mandatory education requirement for Kindergarten to Grade Twelve students
Call to Action # 63
- i. Developing and implementing Kindergarten to Grade Twelve curriculum and learning resources on Aboriginal peoples in Canadian history, and the history and legacy of residential schools.
- ii. Sharing information and best practices on teaching curriculum related to residential schools and Aboriginal history.
- iii. Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
Call to Action #66
- We call upon the federal government to establish multiyear funding for community-based youth organizations to deliver programs on reconciliation, and establish a national network to share information and best practices.
Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Indigenous Truths, Resilience & Trust
Indigenous Truths, Resilience & Trust
Agenda for both days
Agenda for both days
Tuesday Workbook.pdf
Wednesday Workbook.pdf
Teacher Pre-Conference Resources Document
Teacher Pre-Conference Resources Document
Pre-Youth Conference Teaching Resources (1).pdf
Carleton University Article on Rosanna Deerchild's Keynote Address
Carleton University Article on Rosanna Deerchild's Keynote Address
by Carleton University's Faculty of Public Affairs
Summary of the event for
Summary of the event for
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School's April Newsletter
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School's April Newsletter
Write-up SWL Newsletter (1).pdf
Photos by Carleton University's media specialist Bryan Gagnon
Photos by Carleton University's media specialist Bryan Gagnon
2019 Event Photos by students!
2019 Event Photos by students!