Truth and Reconciliation All Year Long
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- The site provides up-to-date status reports on each call to action, as well as extensive summaries explaining those status reports. It includes in-depth features and short video documentaries that tell some of the community stories behind the calls to action. It also features residential school survivors sharing their experiences.
- Walk the Truth and Reconciliation Trail (Debwewin miinwaa Naaskodaadiwin Miikaans) in Orillia. It is flanked by stones hand-painted in a vivid orange, the forested Truth and Reconciliation Trail at Georgian’s Orillia Campus is a striking visual reminder to all campus visitors about the painful legacy of residential schools in Canada. If you want more information, visit here.
- Take up the opportunity to read new books by different authors, join a book club around cultural diverse books, set up audio books and take the opportunity to do some reading around the Indigenous community, culture, and what the future could look like with the 94 Calls to Action.
- Engage in discussions about the Indigenous community and culture, while taking the time to listen and learn.
- Heading out on a walk, or a drive? Listen to new music, by new Artists.
- Did you know there is a Culture Days event throughout Simcoe County September 20th to October 13th, 2024. A range of cultural events take place across the county, expanding our access to these programs.
- Orillia has committed to an up to date Events + Programming section on their website, specific to Indigenous programming from Orillia Native Women’s Group
- Walk to The Mnjikaning Fish Weirs National Historic Site in Orillia
- Visit the Grist Mill in Coldwater
- While you are in Midland, visit the Midland Cultural Centre for various events, and programs. As well as Sainte Marie among the Hurons for great programming and knowledge sharing.
- Visit the Black River Wilderness Park
Next time you’re around Rama, visit the Casino Rama Resort to view more about the Culture of the community. While you are in Rama, you can visit Chippewas Of Rama First Nation – Main Administrative Building, where it features a fledgling museum, art gallery, as well as a small archives and programming area. The staff are happy to respond to any and all requests for cultural assistance and guidance, examples of which include family tree research, appropriate ceremonial etiquette, and requests for First Nations representation at government functions or events.