The Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle (DCCRC) would like to honour and remember that we are on the traditional territory of the Attawawandaron (Neutral) peoples. To learn more about them please visit this page.
The Mandate of the DCCRC
The Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle is an emerging, not for profit organization. An Indigenous led community who's mandate is to create a safe space for the restoration and revival of traditional Indigenous Culture in the Dufferin County area. This is done through community building events, educational workshops and spiritual gatherings. We have the guidance of a traditional elder and cultural connectors to shine light along this important path.
The Government of Canada has Launched a National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Please visit HERE to find out more...
Please visit HERE to find out more...
Sister Round Dance Song by Nikki Shawana
(MMIW Honour Song) *Please Share*
(MMIW Honour Song) *Please Share*
Matters of Truth & Reconciliation
From the Truth and Reconciliation Commission_ (TRC): "For over 100 years, Aboriginal children were removed from their families and sent to institutions called residential schools. The government-funded, church-run schools were located across Canada and established with the purpose to eliminate parental involvement in the spiritual, cultural and intellectual development of Aboriginal children. The last residential schools closed in the mid-1990s.
During this chapter in Canadian history, more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend these schools some of which were hundreds of miles from their home. The cumulative impact of residential schools is a legacy of unresolved trauma passed from generation to generation and has had a profound effect on the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians.
Collective efforts from all peoples are necessary to revitalize the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and Canadian society – reconciliation is the goal. It is a goal that will take the commitment of multiple generations but when it is achieved, when we have reconciliation - it will make for a better, stronger Canada."
Please read the (TRC) Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the TRC CALL TO ACTION on how to go about correcting the horrendous wrongs from the past and while working hand and hand in partnership with the original people of Turtle Island create a brighter and more just future together.
During this chapter in Canadian history, more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend these schools some of which were hundreds of miles from their home. The cumulative impact of residential schools is a legacy of unresolved trauma passed from generation to generation and has had a profound effect on the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians.
Collective efforts from all peoples are necessary to revitalize the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and Canadian society – reconciliation is the goal. It is a goal that will take the commitment of multiple generations but when it is achieved, when we have reconciliation - it will make for a better, stronger Canada."
Please read the (TRC) Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the TRC CALL TO ACTION on how to go about correcting the horrendous wrongs from the past and while working hand and hand in partnership with the original people of Turtle Island create a brighter and more just future together.
The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) What do we do about the legacy of Indian residential schools?
April 27, 2016 http://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/human-rights-tribunal-demands-swift-action-on-first-nations-child-welfare-1.2877436
On January 26, 2016 The Human Rights Tribunal Finds the Canadian Government Is Racially Discriminating Against 163,000 First Nations Children
Find out more... Here
Find out more... Here
Cindy Blackstock - Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on First Nations Child Welfare
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In Giving Thanks...
We would like to thank Canadian icon and DCCRC board member Cathy Elliott for designing our beautiful logo. Chi-migwetch Cathy!
Miigwetch to our Supporters & Friends!
Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle (DCCRC) would like to acknowledge and give great thanks to our following friends and supporters. In life there are many circles. Please consider giving your business and support to the following organizations and businesses as they have been very generous in supporting the various efforts of the DCCRC.
Special thanks to artist William Monague for being so kind and allowing us to decorate these webpages with his beautiful artwork.
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