Truth and Reconciliation - with MCpl P George

Food For Thought - the Podcast

On this first episode of Season 7, we are honoured to discuss the challenges and steps that we all need to take to move towards a place of Truth and Reconciliation as we approach the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. MCpl Phoenix George of LdSH(RC) speaks about what the day means, both generally and to her personally, her role as the Alberta Military Co-Chair, Defence Indigenous Advisory Group. It's an informative, thoughtful and thought provoking conversation about something that many of us never learned in school, but that we must all come to terms with if we are to be able to really become both an organization and a country that is truly committed to treating all people with respect and dignity, free of prejudice and discrimination. It's a long path, but if we follow MCpl George's advice, we can all get there. Together.
For more information about the topic discussed in today's show, please check out the following:
Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca)

Indigenous Canada | University of Alberta (ualberta.ca)

A Journey Begins, Learn About Indigenous Culture in Canada (Ontario specific)

A brief introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Alberta - Open Government

Secret Life of Canada | CBC Radio | Podcasts - all topics related to Canada’s history, but you can find episodes specifically related to indigenous history and present day challenges

https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articles/8-ways-to-engage-in-truth-and-reconciliation/

https://downiewenjack.ca/our-work/reconciliactions/

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/orange-shirt-day

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Food for Thought is brought to you by Charissa McKay with Heather Gareau-Miller, Nicole Emerson, Jeremy Peressini and others!
All production, post-production and promotion by Charissa McKay, music by Musway Studio (Inspiration 34-2). Recorded in Edmonton, or Amiskwacîwâskahikan, Treaty 6 land, Metis Nation Region 4, home to the first peoples including the Cree, Dene, Stoney, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot.
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