Arthritis At Home Episode 141 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada 

Arthritis At Home Episode 141 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada

Friday is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to honour the lost Indigenous Children, Survivors, their families and communities of Indian Residential Schools.

In this episode of Arthritis At Home, Ellen Wang, Programs Coordinator, and Cheryl Koehn, President at Arthritis Consumer Experts discuss how members of the arthritis community can get educated, attend events or webinars and support local Indigenous Peoples as part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Check out these helpful resources to learn more

Webinar – The Papal Apology: Dr. Terri-Lynn Fox’s Personal Reflection

Oomah’katoyapiikowaan Ah’tsimihhasii (Pope Apology): kii Apiihkwaikomotaa’kii’s isskská’takssin (Miracle Healing Woman’s reflection)

Montreal Indigenous Community Network

• Resources
• Indigenous Ally Toolkit

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: Residential School History

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action 18 to 24 and the Arthritis Community

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