Back to SearchThe discovery of the mass grave in Kamloops Indian Residential School has caused an outpouring of grief in Canada. Beyond outrage and even national shame, many professionals wonder how they can be part of the healing path forward and how this issue intersects with those of our newcomer patients and clients.
On June 9th, we had record attendance for our webinar featuring the work of Carmel Clinic in Winnipeg and their leading practice of creating safe spaces to foster mutual understanding and relationships among their newcomer and Indigenous clients.
If you were unable to attend the webinar, please view the recording.
In reading the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action, numbers 93 and 94 called upon our government to update the Canada citizenship guide and oath to reflect our history and treaties with the Aboriginal peoples of Turtle Island.
After the Kamloops discovery, the House of Commons unanimously agreed to fast-track these recommendations. By educating ourselves as historical settlers and our future newcomers to Canada, and continuing to identify shared needs and shared successes, newcomers and Indigenous peoples can advance their common goals of diversity and inclusion.
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