Truth and Reconciliation Events September 25-October 25

The work towards truth and reconciliation is ongoing through the 94 Calls to Action created through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We recognize that reconciliation seeks to establish and maintain respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. That means learning what is of particular importance in our Canadian context and with respect to the diversity of our student body here at King’s-Edgehill, where living together with dignity and respect is paramount. 

 

Truth and reconciliation is about learning the truth of Canada’s past in the treatment of Indigenous peoples. Reconciliation means recognizing the harm that has been done to the Indigenous people and the desire to allow them to reclaim what belongs to their culture and its dignity, without which there can be no true relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

 

Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 offers opportunities to learn, to listen, and to share. Leading up to that day, we will have an assembly on Wednesday, September 25, put together by our student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. This assembly will support our community's appreciation, respect, and understanding of the Mi’kmaq people with whom we share this land, so that on September 27 we may better reflect on what it means to remember all those that attended Canada’s residential schools. Other events that will take place throughout the month include:

On Friday, September 27, all students will be on the land in some way. Some groups of students will be hiking Blomidon’s bluff, while others explore the seafloor off Evangeline Beach. The focus and intent of the day is for us to be present on this shared land in appreciation of those who have cared for it from time immemorial. Our hope is for this day to be a starting point to a year of learning, listening, and action. 

 

*Mr. Dietrich and Mrs. Hadley’s Oceans class will have a special field trip for the entire day to kayak at Prospect Bay.

 

*Mr. Dick’s Environmental Science class will spend the day on campus.

 

Students in Grades 9-11 have been sent a sign-up sheet to choose which trip they would like to attend.

 

 

We encourage all students to wear orange as an act of solidarity with those who we share this land and in remembrance of those lives lost. Please ensure your child has the appropriate sports kit for a day outside and dresses according to the weather. If you do not have an orange shirt, Mrs. Pennington has bought some extras. Please see her if you need one.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Jennifer Shaw with any questions in regards to truth and reconciliation or diversity and inclusion initiatives at our School.