Acknowledgement
SIGN provides services to those who live on Treaty 4 territory, the ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and the Métis Nation. We affirm our relationship to the treaties that are integral to the foundation of Canada and commit to honouring their spirit and intent. We respect the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of the many people who have lived on this land, and we commit to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous peoples and nations in a spirit of respect, reconciliation and collaboration.
Truth and Reconciliation
SIGN committed to truth and reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action are addressed to various levels of government. SIGN is not a government but it has implemented what it can as a social services organization.
SIGN is also an active member of Reconciliation Yorkton and Executive Director Andrew Sedley is a tri-chair of the committee.
These are Calls to Action SIGN has responded to, and actions it has taken.
Call to Action 22: We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients.
SIGN’s Choose to Change program offers Indigenous healing practices for those who request those, including smudging, healing circles and elder support.
All In One Family - Ka peyakoskanewihk cultural programming's vision is to provide a sense of family, community and belonging to First Nations, Metis and Inuit children, families and individuals in Yorkton and area. Through partnerships with other programs and agencies, it provides culturally-sensitive opportunities and programming to meet friends, family and Elders in a way that is safe, inclusive, respectful and welcoming.
Call to Action 57: We call upon federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
SIGN provides opportunities for staff training and education. The program 4 Seasons of Reconciliation is mandatory for all staff. Other opportunities include Kairos Blanket Exercise, First Nations Cultural Protocols and Approaches and Historical Trauma and Reconciliation.
SIGN recognizes Treaty 4 lands and the Treaty 4 flag is flown at the SIGN on Broadway building. The organization begins all public events and meetings by recognizing the lands it is on, the Indigenous peoples and the organization’s commitment to reconciliation.
SIGN staff participated in Orange Shirt Day September 30, a day to remember the children that were sent to residential schools and to learn about them. For more information on the day, visit www.orangeshirtday.org.
SIGN suggests the following information and reading material to those interested in reconciliation and the public discourse about residential schools:
Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected.
People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.
Why are land acknowledgements important?
Recognition
Reconciliation
Recognition
A land acknowledgement is a way to show that we recognize Canada's history and the diverse cultures of indigenous people.
It is a commitment to go much deeper than just acknowledging whose land we are on, but also into recognizing the historical traumas that plagued Indigenous peoples and what lasting effects they have today.
Inclusion
Reconciliation
Recognition
A land acknowledgement is a way of publicly stating that we appreciate and respect the contributions of indigenous people (including attendees and employees).
It lets people know we are accountable to these relationships and the needs of indigenous people and communities.
Thank you to the Office of the Treaty Commissioner for recommending and providing this information, and thank you to SARC/SARCAN, the original source where this originated.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
On the nation of Canada's path to reconciliation with indigenous people, a land acknowledgement says that Indigenous people and communities are important, they exist, and will continue to exist and flourish into the future.
Indigenous people may see land acknowledgements as an activation of Indigenous culture, which has traditionally been minimized.
Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours
83 North St. Yorkton SK S3N 0G9 | Tel 306-783-9409 | Fax 306-786-7116
SIGN provides services to those who live on Treaty 4 territory, the ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and the Métis Nation. We affirm our relationship to the treaties that are integral to the foundation of Canada and commit to honouring their spirit and intent. We respect the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of the many people who have lived on this land, and we commit to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous peoples and nations in a spirit of respect, reconciliation and collaboration.
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