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The Territorial Acknowledgement – a Foundational Act of Reconciliation

As someone who chairs and/or leads business meetings on a regular basis, I have been encouraged and challenged to begin meetings with a First Nations Territorial Acknowledgement. It's been a fascinating, earnest & unexpected journey of self-awareness and personal reconciliation. I have sought guidance and understanding from regional First Nations ...
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Systemic Racism against Indigenous Communities – A conversation with Adam Olsen – MLA Saanich North & the Islands

Systemic Racism…does it exist in Canadian society? You bet it does! During this podcast, Adam Olsen, MLA Saanich North & the Islands and John Juricic engage in the first of numerous conversations about this issue. Light must be & will be shone to this issue… ...
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A conversation with Mavis Underwood from the Tsawout Nation about the pre-meeting Territorial Acknowledgement

Mavis Underwood is a teacher, elder, advocate, spiritual leader and community representative from the Peninsula based Tsawout Nation. Our discussion specific to the Territorial Acknowledgement was captivating and compelling. Thank you Mavis for continuing to work and engage with Regional Industry sectors to help all of our communities. Your ongoing ...
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