“Starting now, we all have an opportunity to show leadership, courage and conviction in helping heal the wounds of the past as we make a path towards a more just, fair and more loving country" - Justice Murray Sinclair
Reconciliation Regina
Background
Since the June, 2015 release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action, many local organizations and individuals have been working towards meeting the actions directed. In 2016, Regina City Council unanimously approved a Referral Motion moved by Mayor Fougere to honour, acknowledge, accept responsibility and participate in actions to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 94 Calls to Action.
The City of Regina partnered with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and many community leaders and organizations to develop a broader community response to the Calls to Action. This led to the creation of Reconciliation Regina, the beginning of our community-led reconciliation journey now comprised of over 85 community organizations (Community Champions) - working towards the fulfillment of the Calls to Action and actions that may not directly respond to the TRC Calls to Action but have still helped increase understanding and respect towards Indigenous peoples and culture in our community.
Reconciliation Regina
Reconciliation Regina is a non-profit organization aimed at encouraging, advocating, supporting, prom
Regina Public Schools will host a feast and round dance on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Balfour Collegiate (1245 College Avenue). A pipe ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. with the feast and round dance to follow. Everyone is welcome!
Timeline photosDon't miss our upcoming Indigenous dance workshop!
Rod Belanger will teach us about traditional dances at our virtual session on January 25 and show us some moves at our in-person dance session on February 22.
These workshops are open to Permanent Resident newcomer youth ages 13-24.
Click here to register: rods.sk.ca/programs/settlement/wcn/youth/youth-bridges-registration-form/
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‘I’m about breaking those barriers’: Ojibway hip hop artist Sal Ibrahim says he wants to empower First Nations youth to get involved in music.
On this episode of Face to Face, he explains his dream to hear more Indigenous languages in mainstream music: https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=217314
Motor Mouth Podcast: Canada's flawed Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate https://driving.ca/column/motor-mouth/motor-mouth-podcast-canadas-flawed-zero-emission-vehicle-mandate?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=driving_promo_AO#Echobox=1674758491-9 — via @drivingdotca
#ZeroEmission
Hey, have you filled out the survey yet? Regina Public and Regina Catholic schools are conducting a School Resource Officer Program Review from Jan 24-Feb 9. There is an open house on Jan 26th at Campbell Collegiate. Survey: https://tinyurl.com/Survey-SRO Details:https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/SRO%20Review%20Invitation
Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders continue to stand up to province on selling Crown lands /via @GlobalNews https://globalnews.ca/news/9429749/saskatoon-company-claims-to-be-first-indigenous-owned-investment-firm-in-canada/
Visit reconciliationregina.com/events on how to register.
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Jan 13
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Visit reconciliationregina.com/events/ for more details on how to register.
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Jan 13
Visit reconciliationregina.com/events/ for more details on how to register.
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Complete this 10-minute community engagement survey and help Reconciliation Regina serve you better.
Upon completion you'll be entered to win 1 of 4 $250 VISA gift cards. Draw will be made on November 10th.
Click here for survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMDRWCF
For more information, visit: https://reconciliationregina.com/community-action-planning/
Nov 1
Complete this 10-minute community engagement survey and help Reconciliation Regina serve you better.
Upon completion you'll be entered to win 1 of 4 $250 VISA gift cards. Draw will be made on November 10th.
Click here for survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMDRWCF
For more information, visit: https://reconciliationregina.com/community-action-planning/
Join us on November 3rd at the Indian Residential School Survivors Gathering: Healing Through the Arts event at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, hosted by Buffalo People Arts Institute.
The event will feature residential school survivor and guest speaker, Ray McCallum, a Kitchen Table Conversation with Evelyn Katz and Patsyann Ewack (also residential school survivors) and an interactive art workshop.
Event is free and everyone is welcome.
Register today by emailing: buffalopeople@gmail.com
For more information visit: https://reconciliationregina.com/events/irss-gathering/
#truthandreconciliation #reconciliationregina
Oct 28
Join us on November 3rd at the Indian Residential School Survivors Gathering: Healing Through the Arts event at the MacKenzie Art Gallery, hosted by Buffalo People Arts Institute.
The event will feature residential school survivor and guest speaker, Ray McCallum, a Kitchen Table Conversation with Evelyn Katz and Patsyann Ewack (also residential school survivors) and an interactive art workshop.
Event is free and everyone is welcome.
Register today by emailing: buffalopeople@gmail.com
For more information visit: https://reconciliationregina.com/events/irss-gathering/
#truthandreconciliation #reconciliationregina
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
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Oct 24
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
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You can read more of the 94 calls to actions and become more familiar by visiting: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
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Oct 17
You can read more of the 94 calls to actions and become more familiar by visiting: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
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Oct 10
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
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To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
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Oct 3
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
Sep 26
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
Sep 19
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
Sep 12
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
Sep 5
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
Aug 29
To learn more about Saskatchewan Residential Schools visit: https://www2.uregina.ca/education/saskindianresidentialschools/
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina #ReconciliationSK
Just a reminder that Saulteaux class is on tonight, there is still room available!
Upon registering participants will receive all past documents and pre-recorded classes to catch up to-date.
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Aug 23
Just a reminder that Saulteaux class is on tonight, there is still room available!
Upon registering participants will receive all past documents and pre-recorded classes to catch up to-date.
#reconciliation #reconciliationregina
Reconciliation Regina regrets to inform everyone that today's class has been rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Classes will resume next week at 7pm. Registration is still open to all that would like to join.
Aug 2
Reconciliation Regina regrets to inform everyone that today's class has been rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Classes will resume next week at 7pm. Registration is still open to all that would like to join.
Reconciliation Regina is proud to present our first language class, the first part of our Reconciliation Through Language Learning Series!
We are honored to have Natalie Langan share her
knowledge and language with us.
#truthandreconciliation
#reconciliationthroughlanguage
#reconciliationthrougheducation
Jul 8
Reconciliation Regina is proud to present our first language class, the first part of our Reconciliation Through Language Learning Series!
We are honored to have Natalie Langan share her
knowledge and language with us.
#truthandreconciliation
#reconciliationthroughlanguage
#reconciliationthrougheducation
A great resource for a quick check of whose land you are on. Text 1 (907) 312-5085 with your city/region and province/state /country you are in. It also works with zip codes/postal codes. Helpful if you are wanting to do a land acknowledgment.
#reconciliationregina #reconciliationsk
Jul 5
A great resource for a quick check of whose land you are on. Text 1 (907) 312-5085 with your city/region and province/state /country you are in. It also works with zip codes/postal codes. Helpful if you are wanting to do a land acknowledgment.
#reconciliationregina #reconciliationsk
Reconciliation Regina is proud to support the Buffalo People Art Institutes Buffalo Day Festival & Pow-Wow happening on July 1st.
Come join us as we kickstart Buffalo History Month! #buffalohistorymonth #reconciliation #reconciliationregina #everychildmatters
Jun 29
Reconciliation Regina is proud to support the Buffalo People Art Institutes Buffalo Day Festival & Pow-Wow happening on July 1st.
Come join us as we kickstart Buffalo History Month! #buffalohistorymonth #reconciliation #reconciliationregina #everychildmatters
Reconciliation Regina is proud to support the Buffalo People Art Institutes Buffalo Day Festival & Pow-Wow happening on July 1st.
Come join us as we kickstart Buffalo History Month! #buffalohistory #buffalohistorymonth #reconciliation #reconciliationregina
Jun 28
Reconciliation Regina is proud to support the Buffalo People Art Institutes Buffalo Day Festival & Pow-Wow happening on July 1st.
Come join us as we kickstart Buffalo History Month! #buffalohistory #buffalohistorymonth #reconciliation #reconciliationregina
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Beginner Nakota Language Classes
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Healing Through the Arts
Regina Folk Festival – The Aunty Show
Reconciliation Regina Board Meeting
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Beginner Nakota Language Classes
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Healing Through the Arts
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Beginner Nakota Language Classes
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Healing Through the Arts
Regina Police Service’s Round Dance
Walking in Two Worlds with Elder Harry Francis – Part 2
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Beginner Nakota Language Classes
Newo Yotina Friendship Centre – Healing Through the Arts
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"On behalf of the Reconciliation Regina Council, we are pleased to submit a draft of the Community Action Plan for review.
The Community Action Plan furthers our commitment to do more than just talk about reconciliation; but also to learn how to practice reconciliation every day - both within ourselves and in our daily interactions with others."
- Gillis Lavalley, Chair, Reconciliation Regina
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EMAIL: info@reconciliationregina.com