Truth and Reconciliation Week- Day 4

In this article, you’ll read about

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Drum for the Children
What are Tipi teachings?
Videos to watch with children

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was created through a legal settlement between Residential Schools Survivors, the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit representatives and the parties responsible for creation and operation of the schools: the federal government and the church bodies.

The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, began to be implemented in 2007. One of the elements of the agreement was the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to facilitate reconciliation among former students, their families, their communities, and all Canadians.

Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Across the country, hundreds of local activities are taking place that commemorates the history and legacy of residential schools.

Learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada: Here!

DRUM FOR THE CHILDREN

Learn the Secwepemc song and participate in drum for the children live today
Join them virtually on September 30 – at 2:15 p.m. Pacific.
More information here: Drum for the Children – Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (tkemlups.ca)

WHAT ARE THE TIPI TEACHINGS?

The floor of the tipi represents the earth on which we live, the walls represent the sky, and the poles represent the trails that extend from the earth to the spirit world.

Read more about Tipi teachings at Telus World of Science‘s website

Here are some videos to watch with children. Learn three cool facts about Teepees and Read a book by Indigenous author Richard Van Camp

Courtesy: Government of Canada, tkemlups.ca , Telus World of Science, CBC Kids