Focusing on strengthening and building radical relationalities towards collaborative, equitable and just futures we can all see ourselves in, ReconciliACTION is a community education event, open to all.
ReconciliACTION started in 2022 as an educational initiative designed to bring grassroots, community organizations, academics and community members together to hear about the work being done towards Reconciliation in the Forest City and beyond, and to collectively dream about what ReconciliACTION looks like in your own organizations, schools, and around the dinner table.
June is Indigenous History Month, and in the spirit of bringing communities together, on June 09, Atlohsa Family Services is collaborating with Pillar Nonprofit Network and the Cross Cultural Learning Centre to bring newcomer, immigrant, Indigenous and London community members together to discuss what it means to be a “Treaty Person,” deepening our understandings of Indigenous-Crown Treaties and Indigenous Wampum Agreements.
We are honoured to welcome Thunder Jack, Bear Clan, from Oneida Nation and Whitefish Bay FIrst Nation as our guest speaker to share his knowledge and experiences. Throughout the day, participate in group reflection through Conversation Cafés designed for participants to grow awareness, deepen understanding, develop relationships, and built towards solidarity. Within the context of unhonoured Treaties, we will also reflecton the nuances and complexities on celebrating Canada Day and the City of London's Bicentennial.
Come and learn about Indigenous-Crown and Wampum Treaties as contemporary, living agreements and connect shared realities between newcomer, immigrant and Indigenous community members in London. Open to everyone.
Learning outcomes:
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Learn about Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
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Identify key elements of Indigenous-Crown and Indigenous Wampum Treaties
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Broaden awareness and understanding of divergent experiences of celebrating Canada Day and the City of London’s Bicentennial
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Connect with local Indigenous organizations and people
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Build relationships across newcomer, immigrant and Indigenous communities towards solidarity
Catering: Lunch to be provided
Join us in welcoming Thunder Jack, Bear Clan, of Oneida Nation and Whitefish Bay First Nation, to help lead teaching and sharing throughout the day, Cassandra Harris and Bradley Stone from Atlohsa, and Sara Mai Chitty as MC.
Other considerations:
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In an effort to reduce waste, we encourage folks to bring a reusable water bottle and food container/cutlery
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All are welcome. Geared towards newcomer and immigrant audiences, the Indigenous community, and those interested in learning about Truth and Reconciliation.
LEVEL: Beginner
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Thunder Jack (spirit name “Good Words”) is Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, from Whitefish Bay ON and Oneida Nation of the Thames. A Bear Clan member, proud father, and Knowledge Keeper, Thunder shares Indigenous identity and culture through language, dance, drumming, ceremony, and pow wow.
Sara Mai Chitty is a community educator and member of Alderville First Nation.
Atlohsa Family Healing Services is a charitable Indigenous non-profit organization situated in Southwestern Ontario, dedicated to strengthening the Indigenous community through Indigenous-led programs and services that offer wholistic healing and wellness.
Generously supported by Yellowhead Institute through the Radical Reverberations Fund, RBC, and the Sisters of St. Joseph
and in partnership with Atlohsa Family Healing Services, Cross Cultural Learner Centre, and Pillar Nonprofit Network
