Reconciliation

• N.S. town that changed Cornwallis Street to Queen now considering ‘alternate options’

  The mayor of Lunenburg, N.S., says council is now considering "alternate options" after facing backlash for renaming the town's Cornwallis Street after the queen.

  Canada

  Dec 5
  
• Indigenous-led skateboard contest hopes to fill gap Slam City Jam left

  7 Gen Skate Festival is back for its second year — this time at the PNE — filling a much-needed gap in the community while highlighting Indigenous culture.

  Sports

  Nov 9
  
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• Four Vancouver Island First Nations partner with major forestry company

  A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry.

  Politics

  Oct 24
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• Prospective bidder on Trans Mountain sale calls for Indigenous ownership

  The federal government begins its efforts to sell the Trans Mountain pipeline, some say ownership by Indigenous people is needed for reconciliation.

  Economy

  Oct 20
• Saskatchewan Rattlers selling ‘Starblanket Jerseys’ to support residential school survivors

  Worn throughout the Canadian Elite Basketball Season, the Saskatoon Rattlers' 'Starblanket Jerseys' are for sale with proceeds supporting Saskatchewan residential school survivors.

  Sports

  Oct 13
• Manitoba election ‘momentous’ step to reconciliation, says Jody Wilson-Raybould

  Canada's first Indigenous attorney general says she expects Wab Kinew's government to be a contrast to the 'performative' approach taken by the federal government.

  Politics

  Oct 8
• Royal Saskatchewan Museum hosts conversation about legacy of residential schools

  A residential school survivor and a local hip-hop artist shared the stage at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to talk about the legacy of residential schools.

  Canada

  Oct 2
• Kingston, Ont. teen wins nationwide Orange Shirt Day design contest

  Sophia Westcott, 16, won the contest as part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada's recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Canada

  Oct 2
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• A sea of orange: Sept. 30 march at UBC honours intergenerational survivors

  On the fourth year of intergenerational marches at the University of British Columbia, hundreds participated in activities to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Canada

  Sep 30
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• How reconciliation is being introduced to schools in Saskatchewan

  Fort Qu'Appelle Elementary Community School is committed to educating students on the stark history of residential schools and how reconciliation can be achieved.

  Canada

  Sep 29