The reconciliation journey

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</script> <main role="main" property="mainContentOfPage" class="container"> <h1 property="name" id="wb-cont">The reconciliation journey</h1> </main> <article class="container-fluid">  <div class="ip-cover-img1 ip-cover-hide-sm ip-cover-hide-mobile hidden-xs"> <div class="yth-hdr">  <div class="container"> <div class="inner row"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-10"> <p class="h3 mrgn-bttm-lg">Building a renewed relationship with First Nations, Inuit and <span lang="fr">Métis</span> based on the recognition of rights, respect and partnership.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div> <section>  <div class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="container"> <section class="row mrgn-bttm-xl wb-eqht"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt"> <h2>Learn about Truth and Reconciliation</h2> <p>Learn about the impact of the residential school system, the experiences of former students and the 94 calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in its final report.</p> <p><a href="/eng/1450124405592/1529106060525#chp2">Learn more about the Truth the Reconciliation Commission</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt hidden-xs"> <figure> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/learn-about-truth-and-reconciliation_1666705154173_eng.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive mrgn-bttm-xs mrgn-tp-xl"> </figure> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="bg-block2 row mrgn-tp-xl wb-eqht"> <div class="container"> <section> <div class="col-md-12 mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt hidden-xs"> <figure> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/reconciliation-Lived_experiences_1668624351012_eng.png" alt="" class="img-responsive mrgn-bttm-xs mrgn-tp-lg"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt"> <h2>Lived experiences</h2> <p>Listening to and learning from the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada is essential to advancing reconciliation. Hear firsthand from community members and leaders what reconciliation means to them.</p> <p class="mrgn-tp-md mrgn-bttm-md"><a class="btn btn-primary" href="/eng/1660751662272/1660751681455">Explore lived experiences</a></p> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div class="container mrgn-tp-xl">  <div class="row wb-eqht"> <div class="col-md-12">  <h2 class="mrgn-tp-0">Moving forward on reconciliation</h2> <p>We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to address past harms, support strong and healthy communities, and advance self-determination and prosperity.</p>  </div> </div> </div> <div class="mrgn-tp-sm"> <div class="container">  <div class="row mrgn-bttm-xl wb-eqht"> <div class="container"> <div class="inner row"> <section class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt"> <h3><a href="/eng/1653659772465/1653659790270">Addressing past harms and healing</a></h3> <p>Supporting First Nations, Inuit and <span lang="fr">Métis</span> communities searching for the truth about the legacy and ongoing impacts of</p> <ul> <li>Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action</li> <li>Residential schools</li> <li>Children, youth and families</li> <li>MMIWG action plan</li> <li>Specific claims</li> </ul> <p class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-lg"><a href="/eng/1653659772465/1653659790270">Learn more about addressing past harms and healing</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 hidden-xs"> <figure> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/moving-forward-reconciliation-img1_1653595301852_eng.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive mrgn-bttm-0 mrgn-tp-lg"> </figure> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="row mrgn-bttm-xl wb-eqht"> <div class="container"> <div class="inner row"> <section class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 hidden-xs"> <figure> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/moving-forward-reconciliation-img2_1653662561895_eng.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive mrgn-bttm-0 mrgn-tp-lg"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6"> <h3><a href="/eng/1653654333368/1653654355951">Strong and healthy communities</a></h3> <p>Working with First Nations, Inuit and <span lang="fr">Métis</span> to improve essential services and infrastructure, including </p> <ul> <li>Clean drinking water</li> <li>Safe housing</li> <li>Health and mental wellness</li> <li>Emergency management</li> <li>Natural resources</li> <li>Addressing climate change</li> </ul> <p class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-lg"><a href="/eng/1653654333368/1653654355951">Learn more about strong and healthy communities</a></p> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="row mrgn-bttm-xl wb-eqht"> <div class="container"> <div class="inner row"> <section class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6"> <h3><a href="/eng/1653656649496/1653656678395">Advancing self-determination</a></h3> <p>Building and maintaining relationships based on respect, partnership and recognition of rights</p> <ul> <li>UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Act</li> <li>Treaties, agreement and negotiations</li> <li>Indigenous languages</li> <li>Economic reconciliation</li> <li>Education</li> </ul> <p class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-lg"><a href="/eng/1653656649496/1653656678395">Learn more about Advancing self-determination</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 hidden-xs"> <figure> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/moving-forward-reconciliation-img3_1653595371924_eng.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive mrgn-bttm-0 mrgn-tp-lg"> </figure> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>  <div class="bg-block2 row mrgn-tp-xl wb-eqht">      <div class="container"> <section> <div class="col-md-12 mrgn-tp-lg mrgn-bttm-lg"> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt hidden-xs"> <figure> <img src="/DAM/DAM-CIRNAC-RCAANC/DAM-RECN/STAGING/images-images/rj_sstrs_sprt_day_oct_1727807887440_eng.jpg" alt="" class="img-responsive mrgn-bttm-md mrgn-tp-lg"> </figure> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 eqht-trgt"> <h2>Sisters in Spirit Campaign: October 4</h2> <p>October 4th is Sisters in Spirit Day. This initiative was launched in 2004 by the Native Women's Association of Canada to bring communities from across the country together to remember and honour the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people.</p> <p>This day can be challenging for those affected. 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