06/01/2026
Today marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month.
This week, we had the privilege of watching Economic Reconciliation and I wanted to share my favourite quote from this award winning short film:
'The very basic principle for reconciliation involves the recognition and realization that Anishinaabe peoples are tied to the land. In our languages, regardless of which language, Indigenous language across the country, there are no words for ceding or surrendering. The closest word that can come up is in relation to a sharing.'
We all share this land and sharing requires knowing one another. It requires listening, learning, and showing up with humility and an open heart.
The recent placement of the Champlain Monument without Indigenous consent was a painful reminder of how far we still have to go and how important it is that we keep walking forward together with intention.
Reconciliation isn't a single moment or a single decision. It's woven into every choice we make. To listen before we act, to include before we proceed, to learn before we assume.
We are committed to deepening our understanding of Anishinaabe peoples, their history, their languages, and their inherent connection to this land we are grateful to share.
This land holds all of us. Let's honour that.
View the trailer here:
This is "Economic Reconciliation - Official Trailer" by ReconciliationEducation.ca on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
