Our Kids Network is working on an Indigenous Reconciliation Plan that will reflect and honour the recommendations of the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report at the local level in Halton. It will provide a transformational approach to introducing and embedding Indigenous world views, values and knowledge within Halton agencies and organizations. Read our full strategic plan.
Our Kids Network (OKN) is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. Through collective impact and extensive partnerships, it is uniquely positioned to reach and collaborate with professionals across Halton Region who work with children, youth, and families.OKN has implemented a network learning initiative that offers the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation course to the Halton community. This 3-hour self-paced, multi-media course provides a basic, foundational knowledge on Truth and Reconciliation that nearly all Canadians missed during their education and is intended for Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. More…
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As a Halton-wide network OKN is greatly beneficial in meeting the goals of reflecting the recommendations and honouring the calls to action across agencies and organizations. OKN will help to introduce and create partnerships relevant and meaningful to the Indigenous Reconciliation Plan, and can provide access to research that will inform it. Read the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report and the Ten Principles of Reconciliation. Ten Principles Full Report.
Resources and information to increase knowledge, understanding and reflection on Canada’s history and present from an Indigenous viewpoint to expand “Indigenous literacy” (understanding the culture, context and rights of Indigenous people and the relationship of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples). Explore resources