Category: Reconciliation

Whereas for thousands of years the Lekwungen people have lived, loved, raised families, fished, hunted and traded on these their traditional territories, and; Whereas much more recently the City of Victoria was founded upon these territories, and; Whereas the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report set out 94 Calls to Action, many of which can be…

I’ve just returned home from the First Night celebrations downtown. It was so wonderful to see Victorians together, at the inner harbour, marking the turning of the year to Canada’s 150th birthday. As I was reflecting in advance of this evening, I thought about other places in the world where gatherings in the streets are…