Indigenous Resources
Truth and Reconciliation at Selkirk College
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
Actions & Events at Selkirk College
94 Days of Education and Action
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation was first observed as a federal statutory holiday on September 30, 2021.
- "Every Child Matters' Flag Raising Ceremony (Selkirk Castlegar Campus)Please join Selkirk College and Indigenous community in the annual "Every Child Matters' Flag Raising Ceremony.
The Ceremony will begin at 12 noon in front of the main college building (Castlegar campus)
Visit the Selkirk Event Calander for more details. - Beading Orange Shirts at Cultural ConnectionsJoin 'Cultural Connections' at the Gathering Place (Castlegar campus) for teachings by Ann-Marie and bead your own Orange Shirt as an act of reconciliation and healing.
Please visit the Selkirk Event Calendar for more details. - Orange Shirts Available at the Selkirk College BookstorePurchase an Orange Shirt to show support of Truth & Reconciliation. Visit the link above to learn more about this year's Orange Shirt, which is available at the Bookstore.
The Witness Blanket
- Discover The Witness Blanket (Homepage)This resource is shared by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Discover The Witness Blanket, an art piece created by artist Hayalthkin’geme (Carey Newman) as an act of truth, reconciliation, and healing.
Stories of Survivors and children who did not return are woven through pieces of The Witness Blanket and are shared through this resource. The Witness Blanket can be viewed and explored through a virtual exploration. - Teacher Resources-The Witness BlanketCurriculum and resources pertaining The Witness Blanket can be accessed here.
This includes PDF documents available for download, such as 'A Human Rights Classroom Culture', 'Building Empathy', 'Community Connections', and 'Pathways for Reconciliation'.
These resources can help in the teaching of residential schools and the genocide of Indigenous peoples. - Resource Guide-Canadian Museum for Human RightsThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights provides a wealth of resources focused on the residential school system, the Indigenous experience in Canada, and shared history.
Truth and Reconciliation Resources & Webpages
- ReconciliACTION PlansThe National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation promotes the #94in94 Campaign by providing mini-learning lessons in relation to the 94 Calls for Action.
The ReconciliACTION plans can support independent and self-guided learning, as well as curriculum for educators.
All ReconciliACTION plans are in PDF format and available for download. - Truth & Reconciliation Week 2024Stay current during Truth & Reconciliation Week 2024 by visiting this site.
Join in every lunch hour during the week of Truth & Reconciliation (September 23-27) for the 'LUNCH AND LEARNS' webinar series which is open to the public. Occurs at 12:00 CDT and is 50 minutes in length.
The National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation provides access to a variety of current acts of truth, reconciliation, and healing.
This includes promotion of the Youth Empowerment Powwow, free virtual educational programming and live broadcasting from Parliament Hill on September 30.
ORANGE SHIRTS AT SELKIRK COLLEGE BOOKSTORE!!!
$5 from each sale will be donated to the Rhonda Terbasket Indigenous Support Bursary.
What is the significance of wearing an Orange Shirt?
This is an opportunity for unity among college community in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation. By wearing an Orange Shirt, you are showing support of Residential School survivors and remembrance of the countless children who did not survive, as well as their families and communities.
Why does it matter where you purchase an orange shirt for Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
It is important that proceeds from Orange Shirt sales continue on to support the cause in an authentic and culturally appropriate way. It is also important to support Indigenous artists who annually design artwork for Orange Shirts, as well as the message behind their artwork. Selkirk College has taken the necessary steps to ensure culturally appropriate Orange Shirts are available to college community members.
Culturally appropriate Orange Shirt sales should clearly display-communicate the following:
1) Where proceeds from sales are being donated and which Indigenous organization they are donating to.
2) Who designed the graphic (Indigenous artist) and information about the artist and their design.
3) Often times a tag will indicate if the shirt was produced/supplied by an Indigenous business and/or artist.
Read an article by Tom Yun from CTV News here to learn more (first published September 28, 2022).
The 2022 Orange Shirt at Selkirk College was designed by Cree artist Rodney Noskiye, who is the Indigenous Student Navigator at Selkirk College. In September 2022, Rodney facilitated a gathering for Orange Shirt Day and Truth & Reconciliation at the Gathering Place. Read about Rodney's thoughts on Indigenous reconciliation and his role in supporting students and community here.
Orange Shirt Society & Phyllis (Jack) Webstad
Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation both take place on September 30th of each year.
Orange Shirt Society & Phyllis Jack Webstad-Learn about Phyllis Jack Webstad, a founder of Orange Shirt Society, and her journey to residential school-The origin story of Orange Shirt Day.
Residential Schools & Reconciliation Resources-Join Phyllis Jack Webstad as she shares her experiences and perspectives regarding Orange Shirt Day, Canadian history & residential schools, and more through a series of short videos (scroll to bottom of page).
Teacher Resources (from Orange Shirt Society)-Find a wide variety of educational resources pertaining to residential schools and reconciliation, including teaching guides, orange shirt sticker templates, and more.
Indigenous Relations Behavioral Competencies
- Indigenous Relations Behavioural CompetenciesVisit WorkBC's webpage for Indigenous Relations Behavioural Competencies. Valuable resources, including PDF documents for download, can be found here which can guide respectful conduct when engaging with Indigenous community, organizations, and governments. The 17 competencies, 4 of which apply to all BC Public Service employees, promote self-development and positive relationships.
- Competencies DictionaryThis PDF document by WorkBC is a dictionary of the 17 Indigenous relations competencies.
Selkirk College acknowledges the traditional territories of the Sinixt (Lakes), the Syilx (Okanagan), the Ktunaxa and the Secwépemc (Shuswap) Peoples.
