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Stoodis! Beadigen neechies Shenkman Arts Centre October 7 nigamowin 6:45 pm!
I’ve been collecting Indigenous records from around the world, including Inuk, Anishnabe, Maori, Quechua, Mayan, Taino and others and I’m excited to share them @shenkmanarts as part of Capital Music Week.
Capital Music Week brings Ottawa music community together for nine days of live shows, showcases, industry events, networking and learning across the the region.
Show starts at 6:45 Indian Time.

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Canadian Energy Powering the World 🇨🇦

LNG Canada’s Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat will double its export capacity, bringing more Canadian energy to global markets and creating more opportunities for workers, businesses and Indigenous communities here in British Columbia.

By building major projects and strengthening our trade partnerships, we’re growing our economy and building a stronger, more independent Canada.

#LNGCanada #CanadianEnergy #buildingcanada

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A site is never a blank canvas.

Yesterday on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Meighan King Wall of Two Row Architect joined our Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto teams for a conversation about design, land, relationships and the assumptions we bring into practice.

Meighan spoke about Two Row’s approach to placekeeping and the importance of staying connected to people, process and land from the very beginning of a project.

What stayed with us was a simple but important idea: good design isn’t only about the outcome. It’s also about how we listen, who we learn from and the relationships we build along the way.

We’re grateful to Meighan for sharing her story and perspective with us.

#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousDesign #Architecture

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As part of a longstanding agreement between Pays Plat First Nation, Ontario and Canada, 4,203 acres have been added to the Nation's reserve lands.

The expanded land base will help support future housing needs, community growth and new economic opportunities for generations to come.

Learn more about this milestone: https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/09/pays-plat-first-nation-marks-milestone-with-new-addition-to-reserve-lands.html

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Dans le cadre d’un accord de longue date entre la Première Nation de Pays Plat, en Ontario, et le Canada, 4203 acres ont été ajoutés aux terres de réserve de la Première Nation.

L’expansion de ce territoire permettra de répondre aux futurs besoins en matière de logement, de soutenir la croissance de la communauté et d’offrir de nouvelles possibilités économiques aux générations à venir.

Pour en savoir plus sur cette étape importante : https://www.canada.ca/fr/relations-couronne-autochtones-affaires-nord/nouvelles/2026/09/la-premiere-nation-de-pays-plat-franchit-une-etape-importante-avec-un-nouvel-ajout-aux-terres-de-reserve.html EN
Alt text: Xavier Thompson, Land Code Coordinator, Chief David P. Mushquash, and Elder Raymond Goodchild stand beside the newly unveiled welcome sign for Pawgwasheeng (Pays Plat First Nation) during the unveiling ceremony.
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Alt text: Xavier Thompson, coordonnateur du code foncier, le chef David P. Mushquash et l’aîné Raymond Goodchild se tiennent près du panneau de bienvenue de Pawgwasheeng (Première Nation de Pays Plat) qui vient d’être dévoilé, lors de la cérémonie d’inauguration.

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🇨🇦🧡 Honouring Truth. Advancing Reconciliation.

The High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a special presentation by Hamish Hunter, an Indigenous employee at the Mission.

The session brought together High Commission staff, members of the Indigenous community of Trinidad and Tobago, and representatives of the diplomatic missions of Chile, Peru, Mexico, Panama and Colombia.
Hamish shared reflections on the meaning of reconciliation, the history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and Canada’s ongoing efforts to acknowledge the harms caused by the residential school system and other injustices, while advancing reconciliation and redress.

The gathering was an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the importance of truth and the work that continues toward reconciliation.
🧡 Every Child Matters.

#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousPeoples

🇨🇦🧡 Honorer la vérité. Faire progresser la réconciliation.

Le haut-commissariat du Canada à Trinité-et-Tobago a commémoré la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation par une présentation spéciale de Hamish Hunter, un employé autochtone de la mission.

La séance a réuni le personnel du haut-commissariat, des membres de la communauté autochtone de Trinité-et-Tobago et des représentants des missions diplomatiques du Chili, du Pérou, du Mexique, du Panama et de la Colombie.

Hamish a fait part de ses réflexions sur la signification de la réconciliation, l’histoire et les expériences des peuples autochtones au Canada, et les efforts continus du Canada pour reconnaître les torts causés par le système des pensionnats et d’autres injustices, tout en faisant progresser la réconciliation et la réparation.

Le rassemblement a été l’occasion d’écouter, d’apprendre et de réfléchir à l’importance de la vérité et au travail qui se poursuit en faveur de la réconciliation.

🧡 Chaque enfant compte.

@global.affairs.canada @cancilleriachile @embpanamatyt @embamextt @embaperutt @embacoltt @mccdtt @waraocommunity.sanfernando @waraonationtrinidadtobago @first_people_community

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This history isn’t behind us, its effects are still felt today.

As this day comes to a close, we recommit to walking alongside Survivors and the Indigenous communities carrying this history forward.

Visit the link in our bio to discover ways to learn, take action, and support reconciliation moving forward.

#EveryChildMatters
@cityofto @cdn.heritage @gcindigenous

@schcontario | @rexdalechc_youth | @yaaace_si | @projectfword | @impact_n_communities | @think2wiceintl

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The Canadian Irish Migration Preservation Network recognizes and honours National Truth and Reconciliation Day today. A day dedicated to honouring the survivors of residential schools and their families, as well as acknowledging the lasting impact of that school system on Indigenous communities across Canada. It’s also Orange Shirt Day, a commemorative day led by Indigenous communities to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of residential schools. 🧡🪶☘️

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Le Réseau Canadien de Préservation de la migration irlandaise souligne et célèbre aujourd’hui la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Cette journée est consacrée à rendre hommage aux survivants des pensionnats indiens et à leurs familles, ainsi qu’à reconnaître l’impact durable du système des ces pensionnats sur les communautés autochtones partout au Canada. C’est également la Journée du chandail orange, une journée commémorative organisée par les communautés autochtones afin de sensibiliser la population aux répercussions intergénérationnelles des pensionnats indiens.

#JourDuChandailOrange #VéritéEtRéconciliation #orangeshirtday #nationaltruthandreconciliationday

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September 30 is a day to pause, remember, listen, and reflect. 🧡

Today, we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and hold space for the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts and legacy of the residential school system.

Truth and Reconciliation is not a one-day commitment.

It asks us to keep learning.
To listen.
To reflect.
And to keep showing up.

At Mind Your Plastic, we work with schools and communities across Canada. We know that every community is different, with its own history, knowledge, relationships with land and water, and priorities.

That means that our work must begin with listening. We are committed to learning from the communities that we work alongside and to working respectfully with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and schools across Canada, wherever that work takes us.

Today, we remember.
We listen.
We reflect.
And we carry that responsibility forward. 🧡

#NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #MindYourPlastic

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Folks today orange is the code 🧡 - not for a weather warning but for Indigenous reconciliation.

September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th represents the multi-generational trauma caused by residential and day schools, where Indigenous children never returned home, survivors, and their families.

The federal statutory holiday presents an opportunity to commit to the process of truth, justice, and reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Toronto and across the country.

As a person from one of the oldest indigenous regions in the world and of that descent- The Caribbean, specifically Trinidad and Tobago (formerly known as Kairi 🇹🇹 - The Land of Hummingbirds), I stand in solidarity with Indigenous people on Turtle Island🍁🇨🇦 , understanding that honouring the Residential School Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home is not something to just keep in the past, but to remember the generational massive impact that it has had on their communities up till today. You cannot call a landmass your home and not understand the history of the people of the land that you call your home.

Empowering people through finance is wonderful but it is even more powerful to empower the people of the land who create opportunities for myself and others to make this possible.

To the children that survived and didn’t survive, you will always matter. Your history will continue to be remembered 🧡.

#ReconciliationDay2026
#FinanceAndCulture
#EveryChildMatters
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Truth doesn’t erase harm, but it’s where healing has to start.

Today, we stand with Residential School Survivors, their families, and their communities, and commit to listening and learning from the truths they’ve shared.

Learn more about ways you can take action and support this ongoing work at the link in bio.

#EveryChildMatters
@cityofto @cdn.heritage @gcindigenous

@schcontario | @rexdalechc_youth | @yaaace_si | @projectfword | @impact_n_communities | @think2wiceintl

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Le 30 septembre marque la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

Nous commémorons les survivantes et survivants des pensionnats, les enfants qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux, leurs familles et leurs communautés. L’ÉLCV demeure engagée à apprendre et à réfléchir et invite sa communauté à faire progresser cette cause.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is dedicated to honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and the communities impacted by the Residential School System. The United Church of Canada operated 15 schools between 1925 and 1969. In 2026, there is still work to be done. Knox-St. Paul's and all faith communities within the United Church are committed to the work of Truth and Reconciliation. #knoxstpaulsunitedchurch #ndtr #truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters #reconciliation

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