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Orange Shirt Day 2025. Stolen lives: Children taken, families left behind
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Orange Shirt Day 2025. Stolen lives: Children taken, families left behind

19 September 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Orange Shirt Day 2025 and the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of...read more
We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation
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We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation

28 October 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

“Reconciliation includes anyone with an open heart and an open mind who is willing to look to the...read more
Marking Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
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Marking Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

06 September 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

For the children taken. For the parents left behind.In the beginningThe Indian Residential School...read more
Treaties Recognition Week: Understanding wampum belts and treaties
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Treaties Recognition Week: Understanding wampum belts and treaties

02 November 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

"Treaties are not about giving rights to Indigenous Peoples, but rather, they are about...read more
Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

25 September 2023 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more
Unveiling the truth: Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relations
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Unveiling the truth: Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relations

07 September 2023 - by Jenna Robar, Manager of Indigenous Relationships

This blog post is about a sensitive topic. Here are resources to help.Hope for Wellness Helpline:...read more
Artwork celebrates Indigenous History, Pride and Seniors Month
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Artwork celebrates Indigenous History, Pride and Seniors Month

01 June 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

June is a time to celebrate Indigenous History, Pride and Seniors Month.This year, our charity...read more
June is National Indigenous History Month, Pride and Seniors Month
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June is National Indigenous History Month, Pride and Seniors Month

31 May 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

June is a month full of celebrations, reflections, examinations, and new learnings.This month, we...read more
Understanding our continued commitment to Reconciliation
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Understanding our continued commitment to Reconciliation

20 June 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

June 21 is Indigenous Peoples Day across Turtle Island, the area also known as Canada. This day...read more
Spotlighting Indigenous events and voices to mark Orange Shirt Day
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Spotlighting Indigenous events and voices to mark Orange Shirt Day

29 September 2021 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more

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