Before reconciliation, we need to reach the truth

Indigenous women need to be at the decision table to ensure that the voices of our communities are taken into consideration.

Ideally, more Indigenous women will step into politics to change our collective experience with political systems across Canada, writes Francyne D. Joe. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY FRANCYNE D. JOE

October 9, 2023

The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation—also commemorated as Orange Shirt Day—was observed for the third year on Sept. 30. For some Canadians, this may be a controversial holiday. However, I believe that anyone could see its importance if every resident of Canada to...

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