National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

At the heart of our gathering, two inspiring Indigenous Elders will engage in a profound discussion on the paramount significance of fostering connections between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Organizations and Communities. This day of reflection is also one of creativity: what begins as a discussion will feed into a program exploring how climate advocacy can be at once poetic, culinary and artistic.

Presented in collaboration with the Écolab series by the Society for Technological Arts.

Event Schedule 

Throughout this event, we will be refining our relationship with the land, honoring Indigenous wisdom, resilience and rights to self-determination, while striving for a future built on mutual respect and solidarity.

 10:00 am ET Opening ceremony With Ka’nahsohon Kevin Deer (he/him)

*Broadcast via video conference

10:30 am ETLand & Water: Exploring Pathways towards Balance and Harmony Discussing the significance of fostering connections between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Organizations and Communities with Ka’nahsohon Kevin Deer (he/him) and Walter Andreeff (he/him)

*Broadcast via video conference

12:00 pm ET - LunchLocal food to nourish the soul To satisfy your taste buds and nourish yoursoul, we have partnered with an Indigenouscaterer, serving delectable snacks thatcelebrate the rich culinary traditionsemerging from Tiohtià:ke/Montréal. Moredetails to come.

*In-person only

1:30 pm ET“Climartivism” workshop This workshop will offer participants a unique opportunity to connect with the land on a deeper level, creating meaningful poetry or song that reflects the interplay between humanity and the environment. With Mikellena Nettos and Jamie Latvaitis

*In-person only

4:00 pm ETPoetry reading and sharing circle with Maya Cousineau Mollen, award-winning poetAs the day comes to a close, we will cometogether for a poetry reading with MayaCousineau Mollen, award-winning poet, andpartake in a sharing circle. Everyone iswelcome to join in the spirit solidarity and friendship, where stories and verses willweave a tapestry of reconciali-action.

*In-person only