Calls to Action
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
Who is the creator of Orange Shirt Day?
Phyllis Webstad is the Founder and Ambassador of the Orange Shirt Society
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.
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
Did you know that ______% of the Canadian population identifies as an Aboriginal person? That's over 1.8 million people!
5%!
How many Calls to Action did the TRC produce?
94
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.
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.
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
Which type of tree are totem poles typically made from?
Red and Yellow Cedars!
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.
When was Orange Shirt Day established?
2013
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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
Which province is the creator of Orange Shirt Day from?
Phyllis Webstad is from the Canoe Creek Band in Shuswap, BC
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.
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.
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.