Truth and Reconciliation

4 Minutes

Canada Indigenous peoples

Uproar over Palestine solidarity exposes institutional support for Truth and Reconciliation, Pride as empty gestures

PV October 21, 2024

By Sarah Smith The ongoing uproar over Toronto District School Board (TDSB) students attending a September 18 field trip to the Grassy Narrows River Run (see photo), where some participants voiced solidarity with...

3 Minutes

Canada Indigenous peoples

Sept 30 and every day: fight for Indigenous justice!

PV September 30, 2024

September 30 is Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society describes Orange Shirt Day an “an opportunity for education, reflection,...

2 Minutes

Canada Indigenous peoples World

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples shines light on continued denial of rights

PV August 14, 2024

By Kimball Cariou August 9 marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which was adopted in 1994 by a vote of the United Nations General Assembly. This year is the 30th anniversary...

3 Minutes

Canada Indigenous peoples

September 30: a day to honour victims and survivors, and demand real action

PV September 27, 2023

PV editorial The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 (often called Orange Shirt Day) is an occasion for all people in Canada to honour the victims and survivors of the so-called...