The Declaration of Human Right and Freedoms was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948 and enshrined the rights and freedoms of all human beings. It was to be the gold standard of social justice that countries of the world would acknowledge, sign and function in accordance with the principles. Coming onContinue reading ““Look to the Mountain” – Human Rights 2022″
Tag Archives: Truth and Reconciliation
Missing the Mark
“Missing the Mark” is a phrase that has been incorporated into our lives and readily understood. The concept of “being close but not quite there,” has its roots in archery. Your arrow has almost hit the bullseye, but it is still a little off the mark. It is a rallying call to continue the practice. An encouragement that theContinue reading “Missing the Mark”
Weaving Together the Stories of Reconciliation
Latash Maurice Nahanee performed his first national premiere on Thursday night as part of the cast of Weaving Reconciliation – Our Way. It is presented not only as a play, but also as a cultural encounter, written by Renae Morriseau, Rosemary Georgeson and Savannah Walling with contributions from the cast, knowledge keepers and partnering communities. Continue reading “Weaving Together the Stories of Reconciliation”
The Faces of Truth and Reconciliation
Learning our own history and the racism and miscarriages of basic human rights and justice is important. The United States has long grappled with the existence of slavery in its past and the tumultuous path of moving forward. Canada as a country has needed to step off its moral high ground and reframe our understandingContinue reading “The Faces of Truth and Reconciliation “