College GalleryLearn about Truth & Reconciliation
“Northern Lakes College joins the nation in recognizing September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In an effort to increase awareness around truth and reconciliation and the legacy of residential schools, Northern Lakes College is sharing resources that include videos, podcasts, articles, and stories. In the spirit of reconciliation, we invite our students, staff, faculty, and community members to view, listen, and share.”
– Dr. Glenn Mitchell, President & CEO
In the spirit of reconciliation, the public is invited to join Northern Lakes College for free online sessions hosted by NLC's Indigenous Administration Certificate program instructor, Jason Bigcharles. Discover how to actively promote and practice reconciliation in daily life.
Session 1: Exploring Truth and Reconciliation
Tuesday, September 24: 2-3 p.m. or Wednesday, September 25: noon to 1 p.m.
Through a virtual exploration of NLC's Indigenous Administration Micro credential 6, Module 4, participants will gain an understanding of what "Truth and Reconciliation" means in terms of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Through an introduction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the 94 Calls to Action, participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion on such questions as "What does reconciliation mean to you?" and "How can we actively promote and practice reconciliation in our daily lives?".
Session 2: Diving Further into Truth and Reconciliation - Orange Shirt Day and Territorial Acknowledgments
Thursday, September 26: 7-8 p.m.
Through deeper exploration of NLC's Indigenous Administration Micro credential 6, Module 4, participants will be provided information on "Orange Shirt Day" and what it represents. Through gaining an understanding of intergenerational trauma and the present day effects, participants will explore how intergenerational trauma affects our interactions with Indigenous Peoples today and how we can become allies in recognizing and accommodating intergenerational trauma in our everyday lives.
Thank you to all who attended these sessions. If you missed a session, you can view the recordings here.
Lunch and Learn webinars* through the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
Monday, September 23: Health related impacts of the residential school system
Tuesday, September 24: Allyship and confronting unconscious bias
Wednesday, September 25: Impacts and addressing Indigenous identify fraud
Thursday, September 26: A community perspective of United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Friday, September 27: How do we address the barriers to reconciliation?
*These webinars are available in English with French and ASL interpretation.
Did you miss a session? You can view the recordings! Learn More
Virtual Indigenous Student Centre, mamawapowin
The Virtual Indigenous Student Centre, mamawapowin, is a space with resources to support Indigenous students and those who want to learn about Indigenous culture.
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TRUTH & RECONCILIATION RESOURCES
Please note: Newly-added resources are indicated by the New symbol.
Contacts for Support
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24-hour crisis support): 1-866-925-4419
MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls) Crisis Line: 1-844-413-6649
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program: 1-888-495-6588
Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 or hopeforwellness.ca
Educational Counselling Services (available to Northern Lakes College students only)
After-hours, Crisis, & Emergency Resources
