President’s Message – Reconciliation means taking action – McMaster Daily News

September 23, 2024

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Indigenous peoples in Canada have long lived with the painful legacy of residential schools. The Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission ask us to aid in the healing process by acknowledging the history of the residential school system, and working towards creating systems to prevent these abuses from happening again.

Thanks to the leadership and dedication of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of our community, McMaster has begun this journey.

We have taken critical steps in advancing Indigenous scholarship, celebrating Indigenous ways of knowing and building deeper connections with Indigenous communities. These include

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