In partnership with Alberta Education.

We continue to grow the vision of bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators, education partners and members of our communities together to share our experiences and stories as we progress in our collective journey to reconciliation through education. Over the span of 7 years and 5 Gatherings, the movement has continued to gain strength, depth, and momentum as the relationships and commitments grow.

Our sixth Gathering builds upon the learning experiences that CASS and our education partners have gained and from our participants’ feedback through the years. This year, our Gathering will focus on Sharing Our Truth.Learning the truth about Canada’s historical reality, both past and current with Indigenous Peoples is essential to achieving reconciliation, a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples in Canada. As former Senator Murray Sinclair has stated, “Truth is hard. Reconciliation is harder”. Watch a short message from former Senator Murray Sinclair on the importance of the first national Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30 , 2021 (TRC Call to Action #80) to commemorate the importance of learning the truth of Indian Residential Schools and their enduring legacy.

At our sixth Gathering, we will continue to share the truth of Canada’s history and invite you to join us as we build our knowledge and understanding of the truth, while encouraging  each participant to commit to a personal pledge of reconciliation.

We are honoured once again to be hosting an amazing lineup of noted Indigenous speakers and presenters.

We also have a strong array of sessions that offer a balance of First Nations, Métis and Inuit learning about languages, cultures, research, resources, relationship building and perspectives. Traditional Indigenous ceremony and practices will be included throughout the Gathering.

Please join us as we come together to listen and learn with one another, share with one another and breath life into education for reconciliation for all of our children.

In lieu of gifts to presenters, CASS will make a donation to the Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth. https://usay.ca/

We are proud to go green, finding a balance between saving trees and providing delegates with enough information before hand to ensure smooth movement from session to session. Please download and print documents you feel you will need. Printed copies will not be provided at the Gathering. Please also bring your reusable cup or water bottle to support this initiative.

Personal Pledge of Reconciliation

Indigenous Gathering Highlights 2021

Impacts of Intergenerational Trauma – Tim Fox

https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca/CASS/

Two-eyed Seeing and Science Education: The Role of Alberta’s Science Centres by Alan Nursall, Fred Hines & Mary Anne Moser – Telus World of Science and Nancy Spencer-Poitras – Northland School Division

Beyond the Sash – Rupertsland Resources

Oo’mahn’istay Iikakimaaks : You’ve Got a Story Next Steps to a New Beginning

Canadian Geographic Resources
Presentation Slides

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