National Indigenous Day (Canada)

Since the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was published in 2015, with its 94 Calls to Action, much more attention has been focused on recognizing the harms of colonization. Still, many of us wonder how we can involve ourselves in reconciliation in a meaningful, sincere, way. Reconciliation means much more than setting aside a month or a day to support and learn about Indigenous history. While gestures are important, how do we apply reconciliation in our own lives? How does a settler, a farmer, whose ancestors were part of colonization, work to advocate for the treaty rights of Indigenous Peoples?