Nəc̓ əmaat kʷəns čeʔi | ĆȺNEUEL OL
Work together
This teaching reminds us of the strengths we find in working collectively, relationally and by consensus. We hold ourselves accountable to each other and by the work ahead, respecting and supporting the different ways we come together.
Co-create with us
The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous was gifted a name, Etalew̓txʷ | ÁTOL ÁUTW, by J,SINTEN, Dr. John Elliott, which means the centre of respect for the rights of one another and all beings.
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Working together in action
Remembering, listening & respecting
Indigenous languages hold a wealth of knowledge and unique expression, including traditions and ceremony. Each language carries a whole history, relationship to the land and distinct ways of thinking.
On this national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people, we wear red to honour our mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, aunts, siblings and diversely gendered relatives.
June is a time for all Canadians—Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomers—to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
Orange Shirt Day is an annual movement in Canada. Indigenous and non-Indigenous people come together in the spirit of hope and reconciliation to honour former residential school students, their families and communities.