Walking in Our Truth Together
A New Journey Toward Truth and Reconciliation
Do you want to uncover the true stories, experiences, and histories of Indigenous Peoples — stories that go deeper than what we usually hear or read?
Walking in Our Truth Together is our new online course that invites you to deepen your understanding and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. Developed in collaboration with Canadian Geographic, this course supports our commitment to reconciliation by increasing awareness of Indigenous realities, honouring resilience, and fostering impactful change.
How It Works
New modules will be released every 4 to 6 weeks — starting on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) and concluding with National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). This pace allows for reflection, understanding, and a deep commitment to reconciliation.
Over 10-modules, participants will explore crucial topics such as treaties, Indigenous law, Métis history, and the cultural richness of Inuit life. Each module delves into Indigenous history, legal frameworks, and rights, highlighting their ongoing significance in today’s society.
This isn’t just an educational program — it’s a transformative journey toward a more respectful and inclusive future.
"Reconciliation is not an Aboriginal problem — it is a Canadian problem. It involves all of us."
–Justice Murray Sinclair
What You'll Gain:
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Broader perspectives: Explore treaties, laws, and histories that shape the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
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Practical tools: Gain the knowledge and language to become an advocate for inclusivity, respect, and justice in your daily life and work.
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Lasting impact: Leave with a personal action plan to bring the values of reconciliation into your workplace and community.
Why This Matters:
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This course aligns with the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and supports PSAC’s commitment to justice and inclusivity.
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By participating in this journey, members are invited to become active contributors to reconciliation and advocates for meaningful progress.
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This program promotes respectful dialogue and provides the language needed for constructive conversations about Indigenous rights and social justice.
Course Overview
The 10-module course guides participants through essential topics for reconciliation. From understanding treaties and Indigenous laws to exploring the legacy of residential schools and celebrating stories of resilience, each step broadens your perspective and equips you to support reconciliation in lasting, practical ways.
- Introduction: A foundational overview of key themes in reconciliation.
- Situating perspectives within a 4 Rs Foundation: Respect, Relationship, Rights, and Responsibility: Explore peace and friendship agreements and the Doctrine of Discovery.
- Understanding Treaties: Examine the spirit and intent of treaties and the role we all have to play as “treaty people.”
- The Rise of the Métis Nation: Dive into Métis history, from the Red River Resistance to rights advocacy.
- Inuit Life and History: Explore Inuit culture, including forced relocations.
- Legal Frameworks and Colonial Interference: Study colonial laws and their impacts on Indigenous Peoples
- Residential Schools: Examine the devastating legacy of residential schools on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
- Evolution of Colonial Systems: Analyze Indigenous hospitals and child welfare systems.
- Honouring MMIWG2S: Raise awareness of violence faces by Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people.
- Final Reflection and Call to Action: Reflect on your learning and create a personal action plan for reconciliation.