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Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, a leading Indigenous education scholar, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of UFV. With deep connections to the university since 1974, she joins UFV in its 50th anniversary year. Learn more: ow.ly/HUFY50R6RkH #UFV50
#UFV50
ALT Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, a well known as a leading Indigenous education scholar, standing at the podium at a UFV convocation ceremony.
ALT A photo of Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Jo-ann Archibald
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If you want to learn more about how identify and confront residential school denialism, here's a free primer: theconversation.com/truth-be…
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“Why must you always concentrate on color?”
As always, this answer from James Baldwin is what you were looking for. Must watch.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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When speaking publicly about Truth and Reconciliation
I am often asked “Can you suggest one thing I can do for Reconciliation?” I never have a ready answer for this, so on this #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation, here is a list of simple things you can do: a thread…
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As my father said, “Violence is a descending spiral.”
Violence can be:
Physical
Verbal
Psychological
Legislative
Economic
Etc
There are more nuanced, multi-faceted conversations to be had than “Who was right or wrong?”
What are we going to do about violence?
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“Peace with the earth requires action. Let’s act.” Anabaptist professor David Warkentin shares why he supports the 7 Calls to Climate Action. If you want to support bold church action on climate, check out 7callstoclimateaction.com. Faith communities can make a difference! @warkd
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“I support the 7 Calls because I’m the future!” A church that supports climate action is a church that loves & honours the children. Let’s do it—together! Sign your support for the 7 Calls👉 7callstoclimateaction.com @mennochurch @CanMenno @extendthepeace @MCManitoba #ClimateAction
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If you really want to understand all this. Stop scrolling and spend 5-10 minutes reading this feature Grace and I wrote about the historical, geographic and scientific context of this:
fvcurrent.com/article/sumas-…
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It is Orange Shirt Day to honour the Residential School survivors and the children who were lost. Here is a thread on what you and your family can do today to make reconciliation a reality! Start reading the TRC Calls to Action and pick some to work on.
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Watch @Tkemlups #DrumForTheChildren event Live-Streaming from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc PowWow Arbour 11am - 3pm Pacific, September 30 on #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation tkemlups.ca/event/sep30/
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I don’t say this often (usually hard on myself) but I’ve never been more proud of a story I’ve done. It encapsulates what many Indigenous people are feeling today.
Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc reflect on confirmation of graves at former residential school
cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-9…
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If you are a non-native living the US or Canada and are shocked that the remains of #215children were found buried at a boarding school then you have not been paying attention. This is not shocking, it is par for the course. The fact that you did not know is what's shocking. – at Washington, DC
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Open Letter to Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau from Gimaa (Chief) R. Stacey Laforme.
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The Vancouver #Canucks confirmed today their intent to relocate the club's @TheAHL affiliate to #Abbotsford, BC, for 2021-22.
Fans can get secure their tickets by making a deposit, or learn more at canucks.com/ahl
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Who wants to live a world where if teenagers are fighting, the acceptable de-escalation tactic is one of them must die? I don’t.
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CIVL releases #Abbotsford’s Hushed History of Racism this week, a 5-part series, see the attached press release for details. Thanks to the @crfcfcrc and #LJI funding for supporting this project!
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Every day we learn about city councils passing motions of solidarity with Indian farmers whose livelihoods are imperiled by laws the Indian government passed without consultation. 1/x
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Kindness matters.
But kindness is not justice.
Civility counts.
But calling for civility is not the humane response to injustice.
Justice is.
Love is essential.
But love is not a passive, weeping bystander.
Love puts in the work.
Love implements the demands of justice.
