reconciliation through the lens of bbbs · 2017. 12. 21. · • call to action #7: we call upon...
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RECONCILIATION THROUGH THE LENS OF
BBBS Annie Battiste Indigenous Relations Director, BBBS
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Protocols of Place
Saskatoon is on Treaty 6 territory, traditional
homeland of the Cree, Dene, Lakota, Nakota,
Dakota, Salteaux and the Métis Nation.
We recognize as stewards of this land for generations and we acknowledge this land as
providing for other Indigenous groups that
moved through here as well.
We affirm our commitment to recognizing the historical and ongoing legacy of the land as
well as to honor the spirit and intent of our
Treaty relationship in everything that we do.
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Saskatchewan Indigenous Mentoring Partnership (SIMP) is a
movement which Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatchewan has taken lead. The mission for SIMP is to engage, reflect, and collaborate on
creating better outcomes for Aboriginal youth in our province.
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WHY DID WE COMMIT TO RECONCILIATION?
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HOW DID WE DO IT?
We committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission framework for our
actions moving forward.
• Call to Action #7: We call upon [Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatchewan] to
develop with Aboriginal groups a joint strategy to eliminate educational and
employment gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.
• Call to Action #92: We call upon [Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatchewan] to
adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as
a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to
corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and
their lands and resources.
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WHAT DID WE DO?
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Head: Learning the facts about our shared history
Heart: Empathizing with the history and lived experience of people different from ourselves Hand: Acting: Taking on a commitment to act and try to improve our collective future Q- What can we do tomorrow? What can we do in a year?
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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MORE INFORMATION….
…on how to be a mentor or anything else!
3062448197 ext.2 229
182 Wall Street (beside the Friendship Centre)
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]