Sessions (completed and upcoming):
1) Learning Group on Indigenous Justice – Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts (part 1)
We viewed and discussed the video produced by the Anglican Church of Canada as a response to the calls to reconciliation, Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts (start to 31:20)
2) Learning Group on Indigenous Justice – Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts (part 2)
We viewed and discussed a video produced by the Anglican Church of Canada, Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts (31:20 to end 1:06:19)
3) Land Acknowledgement Workshop (in two parts, first part was March 29)
Part 1:
We explored and discussed the words often used to acknowledge the land on which we live and its original stewards.
We explored the history and concepts of ‘Unceded’ and ‘Traditional’.
- Discussion of the 1776 Royal Proclamation quote:
“And whereas it is just and reasonable, and essential to our Interest and the Security of our Colonies, that the several Nations or Tribes of Indians, with whom We are connected, and who live under our Protection, should not be molested or disturbed in the Possession of such Parts of Our Dominions and Territories as, not having been ceded to, or purchased by Us, are reserved to them, or any of them, as their Hunting Grounds.”
- The statement assumes the crown owns the lands
Area covered:
- CBC news article “Land back is complicated. Here’s what we can learn from a B.C. island returned to the Saanich people
- Video To Share, Not Surrender part of Nanaimo/Ladysmith School Board Speaker Series (starting at 48:27 and going to 1:08:00)
- CBC news article “B.C. pauses plans to amend Land Act“
- Read from “Treaty Words” and “Our Home and Treaty Lands.” (suggested reading, see book list below)
- Video – episode of docuseries Power to the People: Kanaka
4) Land Acknowledgement Workshop (second part, coming April 26, 10 am to 1 pm)
- Check the parish newsletter for details
Books we are reading
| Type | Title | Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Fiction | Our Home and Treaty Land | Raymond C. Aldred and Matthew R. Anderson |  |
| Non-Fiction | Treaty Words | Aimée Craft |  |
| Non-Fiction | 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples A Reality | Bob Joseph |  |
| Non-Fiction | The Reason You Walk: A Memoir | Wab Kinew |  |
| Non-Fiction | Pathways Of Reconciliation: Indigenous And Settler Approaches To Implementing The TRC’s Calls To Action | Edited by Aimée Craft , Paulette Regan |  |
| Non-Fiction | Canada’s residential schools: the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. | Government of Canada Publications page (6 Volumes in English and French) |  |
| Fiction | Five Little Indians: A Novel | Michelle Good |  |