The rebuilding of a stronger, more equitable foundation is taking place in Canada

Arguably, it is disingenuous to use the term reconciliation, as it implies a return to better times. In our case, the better times are ahead of us.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signs a reconciliation stone at a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa on June 21. We cannot trivialize the magnitude and complexity of intergenerational issues, but we are making headway on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, writes Jenica Atwin.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LIBERAL MP JENICA ATWIN

September 28, 2022

As part of the government and a member of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, I have been asked to reflect on how Canada is faring on reconciliation. My single path into the House of Commons allows me to bring a unique perspective on the topic. I need to start this conversatio...

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