Reconciliation

Thousands of people, dressed in orange, walked through downtown Duncan on Sept. 30, 2021, marking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All photos by Philip McLachlan/The Discourse

At The Discourse, our mission is to provide in-depth journalism that informs and connects. Read our stories that highlight reconciliation from a local perspective.

‘Canada’ and the church must do more for survivors: Randy Fred

The Nuu-Chah-Nulth Elder, who endured nine years at AIRS, reflects on c̓išaaʔatḥ’s findings and what comes next.

Sum’shathut festival welcomes community to Hul’q’umi’num’ celebrations

Founder and curator Tsatassaya (Tracey) White weaves traditional with contemporary for a cultural celebration all can enjoy.

‘I will continue to talk’ says Coast Salish Elder and residential ‘school’ survivor Raymond Tony Charlie

What are Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas?

An Interview with Eli Enns, co-founder of the IISAAK OLAM Foundation.

Cedar welcome pole at Nanaimo’s new fire station will root the city to its ‘true history’

The 40-foot-tall pole will feature an array of figures known to the Snuneymuxw as protectors, “because that’s what firemen do — they protect us, keep us safe,” says Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown.

Locally made orange shirts support ‘children of the future and children of the past’

How Snuneymuxw carver Noel Brown collaborated with local leaders to produce 100 orange shirts in genuine support of local kids.

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