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Honouring Truth, Advancing Reconciliation

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never came home, their families, and their communities. It is a day to pause, to listen, and to learn — but also to recognize that reconciliation is not a single moment, it is a shared responsibility we must uphold every day with humility and respect.

We also wish to recognize the inspiring work of our Indigenous partners, whose leadership and commitment continue to strengthen the well-being of children, youth, and communities.

We are proud to contribute to the work of these organizations:

Achieving the Dream Through Education : (Pathways for Language Revitalization). The organisation is devoted to supporting and improving the lives of Indigenous youth through education, holistic student-centred programs, spiritual values and embracing connections to community, language and land. The Matawa Waka Tere Language Revitalization Program is a culturally grounded initiative supporting the reclamation and revitalization of Indigenous languages across Matawa First Nations.

Driftpile Cree Nation : (Youth Rec Wellness Project) : This project benefit the after-school recreation program and their Youth Council, allowing them to make some improvements to new to their program facilities and to purchase some much-needed sports and recreation equipment for the kids.

Elsipogtog First Nation School : (Breakfast and Lunch Program) to provide quality education in a safe and caring environment by revitalizing the Mi’kmaq language and culture, promoting respect, responsibility, skill development and understanding of the Mi’kmaq unique traditions, in partnership with students, families, and the community.

Gakino’amaage: Teach For Canada: Their mission is to support student success by recruiting and developing committed educators in partnership with First Nations communities.

Maison Miyoskamin/Miyoskamin House/The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal : An innovative second stage housing complex for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and their children, that provides access to supports, services, and community while nurturing a strong sense of autonomy and independence.

𝗡𝗶𝗶𝗷𝗸𝗶𝘄𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲: They develop and deliver healing services for Anishnaabekwewag and their families who have experienced abuse or are at risk, using traditional Anishnaabe spirituality blended with appropriate Western methods.

Outside Looking In : (The OLI Dance Program) : Outside Looking In inspires Indigenous youth to thrive through experiential education that empowers them to engage in self-expression, embrace challenges, and shape their path to success.

Projets Autochtones du Québec (PAQ) : This organization accompanies First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples facing housing insecurity in Tio’tià / Montréal. With a culturally adapted approach focused on empowerment and harm reduction, they offer shelter, housing options, and services that promote healing, well-being, and community spirit.

Sirivik : (Ulluriat Program) : Sirivik’s mission is to contribute to food sovereignty in Nunavik through education, community building and skill development. The Ulluriat program is Sirivik’s youth country food program working to increase youth involvement in the traditional Inuit food system.

Sunshine House : (Feeding Our Relatives) : Sunshine House is a community drop-in and resource centre focusing on harm reduction and social inclusion. They work to provide programming that fulfills people’s social, community, and recreational needs.

The Kataujaq Society : (Land Based Healing) : Their mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally grounded space for women and their children fleeing violence, abuse, and homelessness.

Ulnooweg Education Centre : (Weji’sqalia’timk: Reclaiming the Indigenous Narrative of Atlantic Canada). Their focus is on collaborative research, development, and delivery of educational programs and initiatives in science & innovation, agriculture, and financial literacy through a holistic approach of traditional values in Indigenous culture and language.

Wood Buffalo Pride Society : (Art Workshop Drop In) : They advocate for and empower 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families in Wood Buffalo by fostering inclusion, providing education, and creating safe spaces that support equity, belonging, health, and well-being.

Woodland Cree First Nation : (Woodland Cooks: Youth Leadership Project) : The program is an education partnership that will use media and experiential learning to foster community, health and nutrition within Woodland Cree First Nation by providing food and cooking skills, training and social connection with other First Nations communities to youth and their families.

We also honor the organizations that contribute to the well-being of Indigenous communities through close collaborations and partnerships:

𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮: Parliamentary Internship for the Environment, with a specialized stream for Indigenous interns.

Children’s Health Foundation : Indigenous Youth Wellness Initiatives, supporting mental health and cultural well-being.

Université Concordia University : Indigenous land-based education program.