Westwood Truth and Reconciliation Resources

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Engaging in Relationship with our Indigenous Neighbours

What can we do?

Learn: explore these resources and opportunities for places to start
Listen: with an open heart and an open mind
Show Up when invited: check out the Indigenous Events button, and the posts below for upcoming events. 5 Tips for Photographing Cultural Events with respect and sensitivity.
Engage in some or all of these 150 Acts of Reconciliation
Support Indigenous enterprises: our consumer choices matter. We are happy to hear your recommendations and suggestions for our Indigenous Enterprises Guide. Contact: web@westwoodunitarian.ca

Resource Links

Territorial Land Acknowledgements: Going Beyond the Script

What is the purpose? How do I make my own?

This video and further resources from the University of Alberta are a place to start.

First Nation Protocol: Thanking the Host first Nation Why You Should -Bob Joseph

Tobacco Offering Protocol

Indigenous Knowledge and Wisdom Centre

“Igniting the fire of our ancestors’ ways of knowing.”

At Kihcihkaw askî we will:

Honour the diversity among Indigenous cultures
Honour the inherent and treaty rights of our peoples
Celebrate and sustain our environments, languages, cultures and identities
Develop a legacy of knowledge and teachings for life long learning

Kihcihkaw askî – Sacred Land

First Nation Child and Family Caring Society

Stands with First Nations children, youth and families so they have equitable opportunities to grow up safely at home, be healthy, get a good education and be proud of who they are.”

Wondering what you as an individual can actually do? Start here for positive ways to participate.

We are Ravens

Join us in our mission to provide access to justice for Indigenous Nations.

Books & More

Edmonton Public Library

Has a wealth of information by, for, and about Indigenous Peoples, as well as opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of reconciliation and how it impacts all Canadians.

Mâmawôayâwin is the program for Indigenous Services at EPL.

The name means “all being together” in Nehiyawewin (Plains Cree). It is a reflection of EPL’s intention to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples together to learn, discuss and celebrate under various topics.

Media: Film, Media, Video Reconcili-Action YEG

Reconcili-ACTION YEG is a student-run blog from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.

Their four-student team engages with issues related to advancing justice for Indigenous People, including the Reconcili-ACTION Podcast.

Opportunities to learn and engage

Below you will find invitations to engage in Indigenous events, celebrations and learning experiences at Westwood, and in the larger community.

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