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The BridgeWay Bulletin – September 22-October 5
ستمبر 21, 2024
Welcome back to the BridgeWay Bulletin! In this edition, we will be focussing on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and celebrating Indigenous cultures.
Reminder: BridgeWay will be closed Monday, September 30th for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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About National day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day), is acknowledged every year on September 30th. This is a day to honour children who never came home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as a reminder of the work we need to do to move towards reconciliation.
Click here for a list of community gatherings and places to visit on Septmeber 30th.
Phyllis’s Orange Shirt
Listening to survivors’ stories is one way to learn the truth about residential schools and move towards reconciliation. Phyllis Webstad tells her story about attending a residential school in the picture book Phyllis’s Orange Shirt.
This version of the Phyllis’s Orange Shirt is written in an age appropriate way for young children while still emphasizing the impact of residential schools.
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Celebrate Indigenous Cultures with Songs and Stories
When children sing songs and listen to stories, they’re learning literacy skills (such as vocabulary, language, and communication) and social-emotional skills (such as empathy). Songs and stories are also a great way to learn about and celebrate all cultures. In this article, you will find songs, picture books, and more by Indigenous creators, artists and authors for children birth to 6 years! Read more >
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The Indigenous Network
The Indigenous Network (TIN) provides programs and services for the Indigenous population as well as education to increase knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures.
ABOUT TIN:
“The Indigenous Network is a community-based, non-profit, registered charity whose mission is to provide programs and services to address the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical needs of the Urban Indigenous population of Mississauga and neighbouring regions… “ – theindigenousnetwork.com
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