10 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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PATHWAYS TO HEALING PROGRAM
The Pathways to Healing Program provides support, information, advocacy and systems navigation to families and Survivors of residential and day schools, the ‘60s Scoop and child welfare system, and the national emergency of MMIWG2S+. Program liaisons assist and advocate for Survivors and families interacting with various systems by providing information to connect participants with the best- suited services, programs and supports. “The Pathways to Healing Program is an important resource, as SCO works to provide a comprehensive continuum of care to help respond to the devastating effects of colonial practices that targeted First Nations,” says Lake Manitoba Chief Cornell McLean. The Pathways to Healing Fund also provides grants to SCO member nations to host events, gatherings and ceremonies or to develop a monument or memorial to honour Survivors and their families. Communities are eligible for a one- time grant of up to $20,000. For more information on Pathways to Healing, visit scoinc.mb.ca/pathways-healing-program. SCO is proud to deliver healing programs and to provide hope for SCO citizens. The First Nation organization encourages all Manitoba residents to stand in solidarity with them on Sept. 30 and in the weeks, months and years ahead as efforts continue on this journey of healing and reconciliation. holistic approach to economic development — an approach in which the primary value of development is in providing a means to reinvest in the community for the benefit of all.” Jerry Daniels — SCO Grand Chief Many of our leaders and communities embrace a
When the SCO took ownership of the former Hudson’s Bay Company flagship store in downtown Winnipeg, it was the first step on a journey of reclamation. In 2023, SCO proposed a path for the project’s next steps, now named Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn: “It is visible.” The revitalization of the building will be an economic boon, creating significant long- term employment with over a million working hours during the construction phase, and a paragon of sustainability. Plans to redevelop the space include more than 300 affordable housing units for families and post-secondary students and culturally safe assisted living units for First Nation Elders. There will also be space for high-quality, licensed child care built on the language nest model — an immersion- based approach to language revitalization in early childhood education. The main floor of the building will become a public space and a place of reflection to honour residential and day school Survivors and commemorate the children who did not make it home. The plans also include space for a museum and gallery, two restaurants — a café with a fresh take on First Nations’ cuisine and a rebooted Paddlewheel Restaurant — a health and healing centre that embraces both Western and traditional practices and a rooftop garden. The space will also become the future home of Governance House for the chiefs of the southern First Nations, the voice for 34 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 85,500 First Nation citizens, one of Canada’s largest First Nation aggregates. Wehwehneh Bahgahkinahgohn was chosen as Best World-Changing Idea, North America, in Fast Company Magazine’ s annual World Changing Ideas Awards. The awards honour sustainable designs, innovative products, bold social initiatives and other creative projects changing how we work, live and interact with the world. “Many of our leaders and communities embrace a holistic approach to economic development — an approach in which the primary value of development is in providing a means to reinvest in the community for the benefit of all,” Grand Chief Jerry Daniels says.
STRENGTH
IN TRUTH CINUP has been developed over decades of consultation with Indigenous businesses and communities to provide benefits that align with their traditional and modern needs. It is our culture to treat each other and our clients with respect and in collaboration so together, we meet the needs of organizations, plan members and communities. COMMUNITY IN
CINUP proudly partners with over 350 First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations across Canada to provide health, dental, and mental health benefits. sustainable action plan that supports the TRC- calls to action through inclusion & employment, education, community responsibility, youth empowerment, and business partnerships. The plan is proudly administered by Johnston Group, which is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment. The CINUP team has developed a Truth & Reconciliation - Calls to Action committee to develop a RECONCILIATION
Strengthening relationships Recognizing the diversity of Manitobans’
backgrounds and lived experiences, we are committed to respecting and supporting Indigenous peoples in all aspects of our business.
Listening is the first step on the road to reconciliation
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On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the Survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never made it home.
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