Reconciliation is the process of developing a respectful relationship between Indigenous and settler (i.e. non-Indigenous) people across Canada. It’s about working together to overcome the devastating effects of colonization. 

With reconciliation, it’s important to acknowledge harmful policies and practices (e.g. residential schools, loss of lands, inequitable access to essential services, prohibition of cultural traditions and languages, etc.) and define positive ways to move forward together. 
Actively learning and engaging about truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is of critical importance to all Canadians. This is especially true for most of us that were not given a comprehensive education about Canada’s treatment of Indigenous Peoples and residential schools. This lack of education has been clearer than ever with the recent confirmation of thousands of unmarked graves at residential schools across Canada.