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Introduction Hello, everyone. Thank you for joining me today. My name is Keyjuan and I am here to talk to you about one of the most important and urgent issues in our country: reconciliation and justice with Indigenous peoples. What does reconciliation and justice mean? Why do we need them? And how can we achieve them? These are the questions that I will try to answer in this presentation. But first, let me ask you a question: How much do you know about Indigenous peoples in Canada? Do you know who they are, where they live, what their cultures and languages are, and what their rights and challenges are? If you are like most Canadians, you probably don't know much. And that's part of the problem. Who are Indigenous peoples? Indigenous peoples are the original inhabitants of this land. They have been living here for thousands of years, long before the arrival of Europeans. They have diverse and rich cultures, languages, traditions, and ways of life. They have contributed to the development and identity of Canada in many ways. There are three main groups of Indigenous peoples in Canada: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Each group has its own history, identity, and relationship with Canada. There are also many subgroups and communities within each group, with different cultures, languages, and territories. According to the 2016 census, there are about 1.7 million Indigenous people in Canada, representing 4.9% of the total population. They live in urban, rural, and remote areas across the country, from coast to coast to coast. However, they are not evenly distributed. For example, about half of the Inuit population lives in Nunavut, while about 60% of the Métis population lives in the western provinces. What are the rights and challenges of Indigenous peoples? Indigenous peoples have inherent rights that are recognized and affirmed by the Constitution Act, 1982. These rights include the right to self-government, the right to land and resources, the right to culture and language, and the right to consultation and consent. These rights are based on the historical and contemporary treaties, agreements, and other arrangements that Indigenous peoples have made with the Crown. However, these rights have not always been respected or implemented by the Canadian government and society. Indigenous peoples have faced and continue to face many injustices and violations of their rights, such as colonization, dispossession, assimilation, discrimination,

and marginalization. These have resulted in many negative impacts on their health, education, economy, environment, and well-being. Some of the examples of these injustices and impacts: - The residential school system, which forcibly removed Indigenous children from their families and communities, and subjected them to abuse and neglect, in an attempt to erase their cultures and languages. - The Indian Act, which imposed a paternalistic and oppressive system of administration and control over First Nations peoples, and denied them many basic rights and freedoms. - The Sixties Scoop, which involved the mass removal of Indigenous children from their homes and placement in foster care or adoption, often without the consent of their parents or communities. - The missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, which is a national tragedy and a human rights crisis, involving the disproportionate and systemic violence and discrimination against Indigenous women and girls. - The boil water advisories, which affect many Indigenous communities that lack access to safe and clean drinking water, due to inadequate or non-existent infrastructure and services. These are just some of the many examples of the historical and ongoing challenges that Indigenous peoples face in Canada. They have caused intergenerational trauma, loss of identity, and mistrust among Indigenous peoples, and have damaged the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. What is reconciliation and justice? Reconciliation and justice are the processes and outcomes of addressing the past and present harms and injustices that Indigenous peoples have experienced, and of restoring and enhancing the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, based on mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation. Reconciliation and justice are not only moral and legal obligations, but also essential for the well-being and prosperity of all Canadians. They are not only about the past, but also about the present and the future. They are not only about the government, but also about the society. They are not only about the problems, but also about the solutions. Reconciliation and justice are not easy or quick. They require honesty, courage, and commitment from all parties involved. They require listening, learning, and acknowledging the truth. They require recognizing, respecting, and implementing the rights. They require

apologizing, healing, and forgiving. They require collaborating, partnering, and supporting. They require action, change, and transformation. How can we foster reconciliation and justice? There are many ways that we can foster reconciliation and justice with Indigenous peoples in Canada, at different levels and in different sectors. Some of the examples are: - Implementing the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is a comprehensive and holistic framework for addressing the legacy of residential schools and advancing reconciliation in Canada. - Implementing the Calls for Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which is a comprehensive and holistic framework for addressing the violence and discrimination against Indigenous women and girls and advancing their safety and well-being. - Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which is a comprehensive and universal framework for recognizing and affirming the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world. - Supporting the self-determination and self-government of Indigenous peoples, which means respecting their right to make decisions and manage their own affairs, according to their own laws, values, and traditions. - Supporting the education and awareness of Indigenous peoples, which means providing them with quality and culturally relevant education and learning opportunities, and increasing the knowledge and understanding of non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples, their histories, cultures, and realities. - Supporting the economic and social development of Indigenous peoples, which means providing them with equitable and sustainable access to resources, opportunities, and services, and addressing the gaps and barriers that they face in various areas, such as health, housing, employment, and justice. These are just some of the many ways that we can foster reconciliation and justice with Indigenous peoples in Canada. There are many more actions that we can take, individually and collectively, to make a difference. The important thing is that we start somewhere, and we keep going. Conclusion In conclusion, reconciliation and justice with Indigenous peoples are vital for the future of Canada. They are not only the right thing to do, but also the smart thing to do. They are not only a challenge, but also an opportunity. They are not only a responsibility, but also a privilege.

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We all have a role to play in fostering reconciliation and justice with Indigenous peoples. We all have something to learn and something to contribute. We all have something to gain and something to share. Let us work together to build a better Canada for everyone. Thank you for your attention.

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