09/30/2024
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Their resilience and courage in the face of immense pain and suffering demand our respect and commitment to reconciliation.
It is important to remember that the last residential school closed only 25 years ago, and that the intergenerational trauma inflicted by these institutions continues to be felt across generations. This day serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to learn from this dark chapter in Canada's history and actively work towards healing and understanding.
We encourage everyone to embark on a journey of reconciliation by educating themselves about the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Here are some valuable resources to start your journey:
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://bit.ly/3F0otOf
The Government of Canada: https://bit.ly/3ieotAO
Indigenous Canada - a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta: https://bit.ly/3zPk3pU
As an organization, the ABVMA acknowledges that our offices and the businesses we represent reside on Treaty Six, Seven and Eight territory.
