Too often, we have seen organizations (and especially leaders) within the nonprofit sector saying one thing but not really following up with true action. Our goal is to be in solidarity with Indigenous people and communities, and as non-Indigenous people, we are constantly learning and shifting our approaches to decolonize our practices.
This is an ongoing commitment and one that requires an investment of time and effort. We are doing a combination of individual and organizational reflecting, thinking, and acting that fits where we are at now. Currently, our team lives and operates out of Ontario and so I knew it was my job to figure out what we could do to honour the day that reflected where we are at in our reconciliation journeys and what more we can do. Even though Canada announced that September 30th, 2021 would be the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day, Ontario is not recognizing it. It is confusing and frustrating living in a country where government leadership can’t agree on the importance of truth and reconciliation. As September 30th approached, I was certain that it was important to me and to our team that we spend time investing in reflecting on our relationship with Indigenous people, communities, cultures – past, present, and futures.
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