The Truth and Reconciliation Commission process and events focused the country’s collective attention on the history and tragic outcomes of the Indian Residential Schools system in Canada. This provided Residential School survivors with the opportunity to tell their stories – that was the “truth” part. The “reconciliation” part is a challenge for all people of Canada and young people in particular will play a fundamental role in making it a reality.
The Walk for Reconciliation on May 31, 2015 in Ottawa saw thousands of people come out in solidarity with survivors of the Residential School System. Inspirit Foundation brought two buses of young people from Toronto to participate in this historic day. Many of those we walked with were young changemakers who were ready to take on the challenge of making Canada a more inclusive society where all peoples can thrive. We asked them what it meant for them to take part in the walk and what young people can do to make reconciliation a reality. Here’s what they had to say:
Learn more about reconciliation by visiting the TRC and the Reconciliation Canada website.
Special thanks to those who participated in and contributed to the video:
Harry Au
Sahar Golshan
Adam Moscoe
Sheena Kitchemokmen
Andrea Andersen
Music by: Limblifter
