How Will You Take ReconciliACTION This Month?
Capacity Canada encourages everyone to be familiar with the work of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, especially the 94 Calls to Action for Canada. September 22-26 is Truth and Reconciliation Week – leading up to Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day on September 30.
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has developed transformative educational opportunities for students and teachers, as well as a series of free lunch and learn webinars that are open to the public. These are aimed at an adult audience and you can learn more and register here. There’s one each day for TRC Week.
We are all Treaty People and have a responsibility to acknowledge the ongoing negative impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island (colonial North America). Capacity Canada works with organizations across Turtle Island, and we encourage our clients and partners to respect the original peoples and the lands where they now live and work. Visit Whose Land to learn more about the treaties that apply to you and about the importance of building relationships to the land and waters.
In addition, here is some recommended reading to help you on your journey:
Please consider joining us for our annual Board Governance BootCamp, November 18-20, 2025. On opening night, Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Indigenous Chair for Truth and Reconciliation, Lakehead University will speak on the topic of “What is Courage?” Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux served as Vice Provost for Indigenous Initiatives at Lakehead University for three years. Effective September 2016 she was appointed as the 1st Indigenous Chair for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada for Lakehead University and continues to develop pathways forward to reconciliation across Canada.
Our closing keynote speaker on November 20th is Award-Winning Inuk Singer-Songwriter, Susan Aglukark, O.C., LL.B. Aglukark’s talk will emphasize the same themes that her music does — those of hope, spirit, and encouragement that have captivated and inspired listeners around the world.