Qey psiw-te wen. Greetings everyone,
As we approach September 30, we encourage all educators in ASD-W to help students understand that reconciliation is a shared responsibility. As Treaty People, we each have a role to play in learning from the truth and building respectful and reciprocal relationships. As we gather in schools to honour truth, each of us can contribute by sharing our learning, putting our commitment to reconciliation into action, and reinforcing the message that Every Child Matters.
To support this ongoing work, we are pleased to share a collection of Wabanaki education resources with educators across ASD-W. You will find a variety of resources that centre Wabanaki voices and learning related to the experiences of survivors of Indian Residential Schools and Indian Day Schools and the intergenerational impacts on their families and communities. We hope these resources will be explored and shared in advance of September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and remain a meaningful tool for ongoing learning and engagement.
The collection of resources can be accessed here: Learning the Truth – Honouring the Children
We encourage everyone to find a meaningful way to recognize September 30. Whether through community gatherings, learning opportunities, conversations, or personal reflection, the day provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the truth and consider how we can walk together in a good way. Reconciliation is an ongoing commitment that extends far beyond a single day.
Woliwon. Thank you.
ASD-W Indigenous Education Team