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West Coast Wildflowers encourage our Indigenous community, allies and those new to Canada to join us in learning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action.
Calls to Action
1- In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action.
Legacy
Child welfare
We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to commit to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care by:

The only way to learn about Indigenous peoples is from Indigenous peoples. In an environment where many are ready to learn the truth and beauty of Indigenous lives, the story must be Indigenous–told by Indigenous storytellers from Indigenous perspectives.

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!
National Indigenous Peoples Day coincides with the summer solstice and the beginning of a season of berry picking and fishing, powwows, and gatherings for the diverse Indigenous peoples in Canada. Traditionally, there are significant gatherings in communities all across BC – parades, dancing, music, festivals, and food.