Reconciliation 101: Essential Knowledge for Every Canadian

Reconciliation 101: Essential Knowledge for Every Canadian is a comprehensive digital guide designed to equip readers with the foundational understanding and practical tools needed to actively participate in Canada’s journey toward truth and reconciliation. Authored by Jason Carter (Bear Standing Tall), this resource distills key concepts, historical context, and actionable best practices into ten succinct chapters that span Indigenous history, the legacy of residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings, and strategies for meaningful cultural engagement.

Key Features:

• Structured Learning Path: Ten chapters guide readers from “Understanding Reconciliation” through “Building Cross-Cultural Relationships,” offering clear explanations of colonial history, treaty obligations, and the enduring impacts of residential schools.
• Truth and Reconciliation Commission Insights: Summaries of TRC findings and detailed exploration of the Calls to Action empower organizations and individuals to align with Call to Action 92 (business commitments) and foster genuine accountability.
• Practical Cultural Awareness Training: Dedicated sections on cultural sensitivity and competence provide concrete steps for integrating Indigenous perspectives into corporate policies, educational settings, and community initiatives.
• Community-Based Initiatives & Storytelling: Real-world examples demonstrate how grassroots movements, arts, and storytelling can bridge divides, promote healing, and create sustainable partnerships.
• Educator & Corporate Application: Guidance on integrating Indigenous histories into curricula and training programs helps schools and large organizations implement reconciliation-focused policies, meeting not only moral imperatives but also CCAB’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations standards.

Who Should Read This:

• Corporate Leaders & HR Teams: Ideal for companies with 300+ employees seeking to develop or enhance Indigenous awareness training, fulfill TRC Call to Action 92 requirements, and participate in CCAB’s PAIR program.
• Educators & Trainers: Offers ready-to-implement lesson frameworks and sensitivity training modules to ensure students and staff gain a well-rounded view of Canada’s Indigenous histories.
• Newcomers & All Canadians: Provides clear, accessible language for anyone seeking to understand the context, importance, and ongoing practice of reconciliation in both personal and professional spheres.

Reconciliation 101 serves as an essential tool for any Canadian—whether in the boardroom or the classroom—committed to authentic, respectful, and lasting reconciliation.