From Truth to Reconciliation
with Bruce McIvor and Rose LeMay
Hosted by Amy Ede
[Ally is a Verb] offers everyone a path forward on reconciliation. Everyone, go buy this book!”
Your next step on the journey of reconciliation starts here. Join us for an engaging and practical conversation on moving from truth to reconciliation.
Indigenous Rights in One Minute: What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation by Bruce McIvor, an expert in Aboriginal law and an advocate for Indigenous rights, provides concise, plain answers to 100 essential questions being asked by Canadians across the country. During his nearly three decades advocating for Indigenous rights and teaching Aboriginal law, McIvor has recorded the fundamental questions that Canadians from all corners of society have asked to advance reconciliation.
Ally Is a Verb: A Guide to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by Rose LeMay explores how by actively listening to the history and current lived experiences of Indigenous peoples, you can take steps to address the inequities they continue to face. She looks at how to enter the field of reconciliation in a good way, in your community and your workplace.
Don’t miss this session on the key principles that promote reconciliation and contribute to meaningful change.
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