Our Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

At CPM, we are dedicated to fostering a meaningful commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. Acknowledging and honoring the truths of Indigenous peoples is foundational to our values.

The College of Physiotherapists acknowledges that Manitoba is located on the Treaty Territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Anisininiw, Ininiw, Dakota, Dene, and Nehetho Nations. We also acknowledge that this land is the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We acknowledge that Winnipeg’s water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We respect the Spirit and Intent of Treaties and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Red River Métis people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th, is a day dedicated to honoring the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school system. This solemn occasion offers an opportunity for reflection and education about the legacy of these institutions and their impact on Indigenous communities. Through commemoration and dialogue, we aim to foster understanding and advance the path toward reconciliation.

Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day is a significant annual event held on September 30th to acknowledge the history and impacts of residential schools in Canada. It serves as a day of reflection, healing, and solidarity with Indigenous communities, symbolized by wearing orange to honor survivors and recognize their resilience. Join us in commemorating this important day as we work towards reconciliation and a more inclusive future..

Resource Materials:

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action

In Plain Sight

Joyce’s Principle

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

What is Jordan’s Principle?

Courses:

Explore a range of courses dedicated to Indigenous studies and cultural safety. Enhance your understanding of Indigenous perspectives, histories, and practices through expertly designed programs that offer valuable insights and skills.

Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada. From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.

Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is now offering online cultural safety training. The Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (MICST) program is designed for service providers who work directly or indirectly with Indigenous people in Manitoba.

MICST is on-line, asynchronous and facilitated delivered over an 8 week period. Each cohort consists of 25 participants, and on average, participants take about 8-10 hours to complete the training. Components of the training include discussion boards and journal entries allowing participants to connect with facilitators and other participants. Participants can:

Learn about the concept of culture, as well as cultural diversity among Indigenous peoples and the context and legacy of colonization
Gain an understanding of the health disparities of Indigenous people including social determinants of health as they relate to Indigenous people and the importance of cultural safety in reducing health disparities
Gain an understanding of the potential role of culture and Indigenous healing in patient care
Explore their own cultural assumptions, beliefs and attitudes with respect to Indigenous people

Webinars:

Welcome to webinar series on Indigenous Peoples’ history and rights. Presented by National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, these sessions offer valuable insights into the rich traditions, significant contributions, and current challenges faced by Indigenous communities. We invite you to engage, learn, and broaden your perspective.

TRW 2024 Lunch & Learns: How Do We Address The Barriers To Reconciliation?

Dr. Eva Jewell and Residential School Survivor Levinia Brown will shed light on the biggest barriers to Reconciliation, the lack of progress made on the TRC’s Calls to Action, and what Canadians need to do to keep moving forward and enact change. Audience members will come away with an understanding of what is preventing progress and how as individuals we can take responsibility for Reconciliation. Moderated by Cole Kippenhuck.

TRW 2024 Lunch & Learns: Impacts and Addressing Indigenous Identity Fraud

Speakers Michelle Cyca and Residential School Survivor Dickie Yuzicapi will examine the issue of Indigenous identity fraud and unpack the practice of “pretendianism” and its harmful impacts. Audience members will come away with an understanding of the reach and impact of identity fraud and what can be done to address it. Moderated by Michelle Good.

TRW 2024 Lunch and Learns: Community Perspectives of UNDRIP (ASL)

Speakers Marilyn Buffalo and Megan Lewis will discuss the journey of Canada’s endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the significance of this milestone, and its potential to reshape the Crown-Indigenous relationship. Audience members will come away with knowledge of the progress made and information on how to overcome resistance to the Declaration. Moderated by Sherri Helgason.

TRW 2024 Lunch & Learns: Health related impacts of the residential school system (ASL)

Speakers Kathy Pompana and Dr. Maureen Lux will discuss the harms caused by the residential school system and the segregated health care system known as Indian Hospitals and their modern-day impacts for Indigenous health. Audience members will come away with an understanding of the link between these colonial systems and how they contributed to mistrust of the health care system. Moderated by Lauren Pelley.

TRW 2024 Lunch & Learns: Allyship and Confronting Unconscious Bias

Dr. Cary Miller and Residential School Survivor Lila Bruyere will take a hard look at how unconscious bias is still present in societal systems and attitudes today and what can be done to confront and change it. Audience members will come away with knowledge on how to dismantle our biases and support true allyship. Moderated by Andrea Ménard.