Promoting events and discussion around Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation in Washington State
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DAWNLAND TRALER:
DAWNLAND PANEL SPEAKER:
Mishy Lesser - Mishy Lesser, Ed.D., is the learning director for the Upstander Project and Education Fellow at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at the University of Connecticut. Currently Dr. Lesser spends much of her time researching and writing the five-inquiry Teacher's Guide for Dawnland. Mishy authored the Coexist Teacher’s Guide to promote learning about the complexity of reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda. |
LISTEN to the panel answer
"What would Truth and Reconciliation mean for Washington State? Northwest Indian College October 18, 2018 \❤/ Hy'shqe to our panel speakers:
Tsilixw James, Candice Wilson, Troy Olsen, Kenny Frost, Dr. Mishy Lesser representing State of Maine Truth and Reconciliation and Shirley Hardman representing Canada Truth and Reconciliation process. Your strength and leadership was an act of responsible sovereignty as you all consider the 7 generations that follow you. For future events, or to host a Dawnland screening or panel event please visit:
https://indigenoustruthwashington.wordpress.com or contact us. |
TAKE RECONCILI-ACTION TODAY
https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/proclamation-of-support
There is an emerging and compelling desire to acknowledge the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process is a sincere acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Indigenous peoples in Washington State and the need for continued healing. This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future. The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation. 1
We, the residents of Washington State, recognize that every child matters. If all of our residents are to flourish, a process of truth and reconciliation for Indigenous people in our State must be established. 2
By signing this proclamation, we have agreed that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be established to contribute to truth, healing and reconciliation in Washington State. 3
https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/proclamation-of-support
There is an emerging and compelling desire to acknowledge the events of the past so that we can work towards a stronger and healthier future. The truth telling and reconciliation process is a sincere acknowledgement of the injustices and harms experienced by Indigenous peoples in Washington State and the need for continued healing. This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future. The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation. 1
We, the residents of Washington State, recognize that every child matters. If all of our residents are to flourish, a process of truth and reconciliation for Indigenous people in our State must be established. 2
By signing this proclamation, we have agreed that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be established to contribute to truth, healing and reconciliation in Washington State. 3
