National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 5
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Honouring residential school survivors. Remembering the children who never made it home. We are committed to disrupting all forms of anti-Indigenous racism in medical care and ensuring accountability of the profession as we collectively move toward a better path. We are grateful for the guidance of the CPSM Indigenous Advisory Circle. We have implemented 7 actions to dismantle systemic structures that have harmed so many for so long.
Allies in reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognizes the ongoing intergenerational trauma and harm caused by the Indian Residential School system. It’s a day to remember the children from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities who never made it home as well as the survivors whose trauma negatively impacted their lives and the generations that followed. Today, we commemorate the survivors, their families, and communities. We must learn, reflect, continue on the healing journey, and work to restore healthy and respectful relationships between all relations. Join us as we use our voices as allies to advocate ReconciliACTION. Together we can help create lasting solutions to provide healing to our Indigenous communities now and for future generations.
TRUTH THE TURTLE CARRIES TRUTH
Truth is represented by the turtle as she was here during the creation of Earth and carries the teachings of life on her back. Turtle teaches us patience. Truth means to live by
the Sacred Teachings – Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility and Truth. Truth is to live by what is right. Always speak the truth. Show honour and sincerity in all you say and do.
Be true to yourself and all other things.
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