It’s been horrific to read the recent headlines about the remains of 215 Indigenous children found at a former residential school site in so-called Kamloops,…
It’s been horrific to read the recent headlines about the remains of 215 Indigenous children found at a former residential school site in so-called Kamloops,…
Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Humboldt’s director of cultural services, prepared the report to council. “I think it’s a first step. Reconciliation is an important aspect of the city’s core values in building a welcoming and inclusive community,” Fitzpatrick said. “Reconciliation is certainly not a one-time project we will be working on, but a process and a way of life.” According to Fitzpatrick, staff from all departments in the city have expressed a desire and willingness to increase their understanding of reconciliation and the history of Indigenous people in Canada. “We’re currently reviewing options into how we provide Indigenous awareness training to staff,” she said, adding that there isn’t a timeline.
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