Truth + Reconciliation Panel Conversation

Tuesday Sept 13, 2022 10am PST - 11am PST  - Format will  be 30 min discussion followed by 30 min Q&A

William Yoachim, Ralph Nilson and Pamela Anderson discuss Uy'ya'tulct ci'cuwatulct - Walking Hand in Hand in a Good Way.  

Participants will be invited to consider the traditional practice of gift giving from their perspective and consider how this philosophy of giving can be activated in their relationships with Indigenous People.

This session will explore:

• How to avoid a paternalistic relationship and instead grow a relationship based on traditional Indigenous gifting economies.
• How we give and receive to demonstrate respect and ensure the balance and harmony of our mutual existence.
• How reciprocity is integral to ancient laws that teach us to share wealth among our communities.

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022 10am PST - 11am PST - Format will  be 30 min discussion followed by 30 min Q&A

Louise Mandell and Ralph Nilson discuss Situmstuxw tun shqwuluwun - Self Determination

Participants will hear from members of the Kw’umut Lelum Board of Directors regarding how they envision the Foundation supporting the work of Sovereignty and how allies can contribute.

This session will explore:

• Insight into an Indigenous world view and how it influences working relationships between Indigenous organizations and non-Indigenous organizations.
• How First Nation owned and governed foundations ensure First Nation control of mission, vision, values and community-generated ideas.
• How the work we do and the support we receive, as a Foundation, ladders up to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

Tuesday Nov 8, 2022 10am PST - 11am PST - Format will  be 30 min discussion followed by 30 min Q&A

Brent Edwards and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond discuss Xwunuts'amaat uw' muqwstem - Inter-Connectedness

Participants of this session will develop an increased understanding of the role of Indigenous-led philanthropy and the work that is necessary to foster the social and economic prosperity for Indigenous people to ensure children and youth thrive.

This session will explore:

• How to build mutually rewarding relationships with Indigenous-led organizations.
• How to create opportunities to connect with Foundations from a heart-centered place.
• How Indigenous-led philanthropy is a collective endeavor, uniting people through relationships and shared values, working towards a shared vision for the future.
• How to advance a shared responsibility to address systemic inequalities.