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Our Journey Continues

History was made in 2024 after the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, the Archdiocese of Vancouver and the Diocese of Kamloops came together to put pen to paper and create the Sacred Covenant. The Covenant’s purpose is to meet the demand for communities looking for answers about the fates of children who attended residential schools. This moment marked a milestone in the journey towards reconciliation, truth and healing between three groups that have a complex and contentious past.

Our Journey Continues2025-09-11T17:34:22+00:00

The Indigenous Experience

Since the introduction of colonialism in Canada, Indigenous experiences have been rooted in systemic policies that sought cultural erasure, leading to lasting intergenerational trauma. The Peepeekisis First Nation in Saskatchewan have resisted colonial efforts to assimilate their people for generations.

The Indigenous Experience2025-09-11T17:34:13+00:00

The Beat of Reconciliation

For decades the land has stood silent. Homes abandoned, landmarks forgotten and a bustling community now desolate. The Crooked Lake Métis Settlement near Marieval, Saskatchewan was once a vibrant place. But generations of hardships, including loss of land, systemic trauma, displacement inflicted by day schools, and reduced access to necessary resources has forced people to leave behind their ancestral community.

The Beat of Reconciliation2025-09-11T17:34:04+00:00

Bringing Communities Together Through Art and Ceremony

Now more than ever, events that bring people together in the spirit of unity and healing are deeply needed. Divisions between communities and cultural understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples has led to generations of tension and mistrust. To help heal these relationships, Indigenous leaders and communities are welcoming more outsiders into celebrations to learn about their traditions, history and to promote reconciliation.

Bringing Communities Together Through Art and Ceremony2025-09-11T17:33:45+00:00

Connecting the Dots

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) oversees 39 elementary schools and serves eight counties throughout urban and rural areas of Ontario. Despite the sizeable area the CDSBEO covers, many rural schools still struggle to connect with Indigenous communities, reach youth and provide culturally grounded education.

Connecting the Dots2025-09-11T17:33:30+00:00

A Healthy Foundation

Mental health is as equally important as physical health for the spirit. Unfortunately, today’s climate has seen a rise in mental health challenges among youth due to factors such as emotional dysregulation, conflict in the home, anxiety and more. Young Indigenous Peoples’ issues are often compounded by systemic barriers such as homelessness, intergenerational trauma and access to basic supports.

A Healthy Foundation2025-09-11T17:33:13+00:00

Spiritual Connections with the Land

Finding peace and direction in today’s world is challenging. While technology has connected us more than ever before, these connections are often superficial and can lead to many feeling lost. Interconnection between one another and the land is a core pillar of Indigenous identity.

Spiritual Connections with the Land2025-09-11T17:33:08+00:00

For Wabanaki Youth

From the communities that shape us to the families that guide us, our sense of identity is formed from our immediate surroundings. For Indigenous youth, these formative pillars have faced cultural erosion. The loss of language, oral history and traditional roles, particularly those of Clan Mothers, has left many disconnected from their identity.

For Wabanaki Youth2025-09-11T17:32:22+00:00

We Never Forget

For decades the land has stood silent. Homes abandoned, landmarks forgotten and a bustling community now desolate. The Crooked Lake Métis Settlement near Marieval, Saskatchewan was once a vibrant place. But generations of hardships, including loss of land, systemic trauma, displacement inflicted by day schools, and reduced access to necessary resources has forced people to leave behind their ancestral community.

We Never Forget2025-09-11T17:32:16+00:00

Expression of Renewal

Forced into silence for generations, Indigenous Peoples were denied the right to speak traditional languages, pass down oral history and celebrate cultural practices. This systemic oppression failed in its purpose and the spirits of Indigenous Peoples remained resilient, despite the overwhelming odds against them. To this day, these warrior spirits have risen to reclaim their Indigeneity, rebuild connections to community and culture and to revitalize traditional practices.

Expression of Renewal2025-09-11T17:32:31+00:00
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