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100

What does "the TRC" stand for?

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission provided those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. The Commission's findings were published in 2015


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Who is the creator of Orange Shirt Day?

Phyllis Webstad is the Founder and Ambassador of the Orange Shirt Society 

100

What is meant by reconcili-action?

A reconciliACTION is a meaningful action that moves reconciliation forward. ReconciliACTIONs aim to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in the spirit of reconciliation to create awareness, share, and learn.

100

In 1970, he became the first Indigenous actor to be nominated for an Academy Award as best supporting actor in the hit movie Little Big Man.

Chief Dan George

100

Did you know that ______% of the Canadian population identifies as an Aboriginal person? That's over 1.8 million people!

5%!

200

How many Calls to Action did the TRC produce?

94

200

What does the orange shirt symbolize?

The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation and a commitment to a better future. By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you make a statement to support reconciliation and commit to the enduring truth that every child matters. 

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One example of everyday actions toward reconciliation is knowing the territory acknowledgement for the place you live/work. What's ours?

The Eric Hamber Secondary School community is honoured to be working together on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm|Musqueam, Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw|Squamish & səlilwətaɬ |Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

200

Who wrote An Anthology of Monsters, Hunting by Stars, and The Marrow Thieves?

Author Cherie Dimaline is a member of the Metis Nation of Ontario 

200

Which type of tree are totem poles typically made from?

Red and Yellow Cedars!

300

In response to Call 66, establishishing multi-year funding for community-based youth organizations, the federal / provincial / municipal government started a pilot program which is now moving into its final year

In addition to continued support for national community organizations, the pilot has initiated targeted engagements with Indigenous youth aiming to enhance the evidence and inform recommendations for a longer-term approach to Call 66 that amplifies the perspectives of Indigenous youth in decision-making and advances youth priorities.


300

When was Orange Shirt Day established?

2013

300

Call 14 notes the importance of Language Revitalization. The numbers of speakers of Haisla, Halkomelem, Heiltsuk and Michif have all grown between the last two censuses. Have they grown by 25%, a third, doubled, or triped?

Numbers of speakers of Haisla, Halkomelem, Heiltsuk and Michif have all grown by a third!

300

Jeremy Dutcher, member of the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, has won multiple JUNO Awards for his work in

a) philanthropy

b) acting

c) writing

d) music

e) healthcare

Jeremy Dutcher is a classically-trained, First Nations tenor, composer, musicologist, performer and actor. His 2018 album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, a tribute to the traditional songs of his people, won both the Polaris Music Prize and a JUNO Award.

300

The origins of the game of hockey are highly contested. Which group has not claimed an original variation of hockey as their own invention?

a) Irish

b) Scottish

c) Mi'kmaq

d) Egyptians

e) Incans

Yes, Ancient Egyptians had a version of field hockey. Hockey sticks were pieces of palm tree branches with the tell-tale bend at the end. The inner core of the ball was papyrus. The covering was leather!

The Inca played the same sport as the Aztecs, known as Tlachtli. It was a combination of soccer and basketball, except the players could not use their hands. The ball was 6 inches in diameter and somewhat hard. Teams had to score in a hoop/circle hanging from the wall.

400

When did the TRC begin their work?

June 1, 2008. As a requirement of Canada's largest class action agreement, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is launched to inform Canadians about the residential school system.

400

Andy Everson of K’ómoks First Nation created the Every Child Matters logo that we associate closely with Orange Shirt Day. He is also well known for merging traditional themes and symbols with this famous 12 movie franchise

Star Wars!

400

What does UNDRIP stand for?

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides a legal framework for furthering human rights, reconciliation, healing, and cooperation 

400

James Jones uses social media as a platform to share his take on traditional ___________ and to talk about Indigenous issues

a) hoop dancing

b) weaving

c) jingle dancing

d) cooking

Better known as Notorious Cree, Jones is from the Anishinaabe Tallcree First Nation in Alberta, Canada. His performances, which he showcases on Instagram and TikTok, fuse traditional hoop dancing with modern breakdancing. 

https://togetherband.org/blogs/news/indigenous-activists 

400

What are the colours on a medicine wheel?

The Indigenous medicine wheel represents the alignment and continuous interaction of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual realities. It features yellow, white, black, and red sections

500

Name 2 of the areas of life that the Calls to Action be categorized into

Children and youth

Language and culture

Health

Justice in the legal system

History and commemoration

Reconciliation

500

Which province is the creator of Orange Shirt Day from?

Phyllis Webstad is from the Canoe Creek Band in Shuswap, BC

500

In response to Call 88, ensuring long-term Aboriginal athlete development and growth, the North American Indigenous Games is receiving continued government support. In which city will the next games be held?

The games started in 1990 and the next edition of the NAIG, planned for 2027, were awarded to Calgary and Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta at the closing of the 2023 Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

500

Mary Simon holds an important position in the Canadian government. What is her title?

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021, as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general. She is the 30th governor general since Confederation.

500

How many First Nations languages are rooted in BC?

There are 35 First Nation languages in British Columbia, representing more than half of all First Nation languages in Canada. A variety of other Indigenous languages are also spoken in B.C., including Michif, the Métis language and Inuktitut.

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