In Division 5, we have been discussing actionable ways to contribute to reconciliation in Canada. The goal of reconciliation is to rebuild and maintain a respectful relationship with Indigenous peoples. It is an ongoing process that requires active awareness and effort from non-Indigenous people across Canada. This week, each student wrote about an act of reconciliation they will pursue on an orange heart. The hearts are posted on the window near out classroom.

Through discussion, we also came up with ideas about how we, as a whole class, can contribute to reconciliation through reconcili-actions in our classroom. They are posted on our wall to remind us of our commitments.

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