One of our fabulous Kindergarten teachers, Ms. Boyes, has compiled some wonderful resources for families on how you can show your support on our first National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
1 ~ Go have an orange donut at Tim Hortons
http://news.timhortons.ca/orange-donut/?fbclid=IwAR2kqVs2qP2EpL3cuZF2CpLSv6t5WuylI7hbMj-eShrpKaR3lkizZMRPPO8
2 ~ Drum for the children- in your living room, or with a collective
https://www.google.ca/amp/s/tkemlups.ca/drum/%3famp
3 ~ Walk for Reconciliation
Semiahmoo: https://m.facebook.com/SemiahmooFN/photos/a.1348911262120479/1547975285547408/?type=3&source=48
Britannia: https://www.britanniacentre.org/community/events_calendar/events/1564.php
4 ~ EDUCATION:
For Children (to be watch with adults, followed by discussion)
~ Remembering the 215: https://sd41-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/e20620_burnabyschools_ca/Efav5hfu9UJHtkd-YxHJqGEBqa0Spc7QRL-DDSbqwNU-5w?e=iWtMfR
~ Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3vUqr01kAk
~ Phyllis Webstad’s book: Phyllis’s Orange Shirt – YouTube
When We Were Alone: https://youtu.be/JeaS6vlPUSk
For Adults and older children:
~ “Can they hear us Now?” Documentary trailer: https://youtu.be/z8SjBWwvRhs (film released Sept 30 on YouTube)
~ Read the TRC report. Here’s a kid-friendly version: https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/spirit-bears-guide-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-canada-calls-action
~ Listen to Survivor Stories https://legacyofhope.ca/portfolio-items/escaping-residential-schools/
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Contact Ms. Watt!
stephanie.watt@burnabyschools.ca
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