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September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day marks our collective responsibility as citizens on this land to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission originally proposed the date in 2015 “to honour survivors, their families and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.”
Media Profile is honoured to work with many Indigenous clients.
From APTN creating unique Indigenous programming and hard-hitting news, to Métis governments fighting to have their inherent right to self-determination and self-government recognized, to charities supporting children in remote regions of Ontario, and First Nations continuing to fight for their Supreme Court approved right to earn a moderate livelihood, these clients do vital work. It is a privilege to help tell their stories.
Today, we are sharing resources for those who wish to support Indigenous Peoples.
Donate
Mikinakoos Children’s Fund works throughout northern Ontario delivering food, toys and supplies to children in remote regions. The organization’s goal is to improve the quality of life for children so they can enjoy being children.
If you want to learn about some of the challenges Mikinakoos is facing in light of Climate Change and the pandemic, please check out this story in the Toronto Star.
To honour their work, Media Profile has made a private donation to Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. You can donate online, by mail or in person. Learn more here.
Other charities to consider donating to:
Consume Indigenous content
APTN launched in 1999 as the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster, creating a window into the remarkably diverse mosaic of Indigenous Peoples. A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, it’s the only one of its kind in North America.
To welcome this day of remembrance, APTN is offering a full day of programming to raise awareness about the significance and meaning of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Special coverage in honour of residential school survivors, their families and their communities will span from 6:00 a.m., Sept. 30, 2021, to 6:00 a.m., Oct. 1, 2021, on APTN. In addition, a specially curated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation collection will be available on APTN lumi.
Special coverage in honour of residential school survivors, their families and their communities will span from 6:00 a.m., Sept. 30, 2021, to 6:00 a.m., Oct. 1, 2021, on APTN. In addition, a specially curated National Day for Truth and Reconciliation collection will be available on APTN lumi.
Begin the day with the APTN Sunrise Ceremony. This program will take audiences to various Indigenous communities across Turtle Island, where each community will gather to honour this important day with their traditions and culture.
The full schedule of APTN’s special programming is available on the APTN website. To subscribe to APTN lumi, click here.
Learn about the importance of self-government
Section 35 of Canada’s Constitution outlines the Rights of the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. These include Indigenous Peoples’ right to be consulted on any issues impacting them. The Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation of Ontario, along with other Métis governments, have been working hard to have their right to self-determination recognized by the federal government.
In 2019, these rights were affirmed with the signing of the Métis Government Recognition and Self-Government Agreements (MGRSA) between the government of Canada and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation of Ontario and Métis Nation – Saskatchewan.
The purpose of the MGRSA is to support and advance the inherent right of self-determination and self-government of Métis communities in a manner consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Métis rights to self-determination have always existed, but to have them recognized at this level is a step in the direction of true reconciliation.
To learn more, please visit the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation of Ontario.
Learn about the land you are on
There can be no reconciliation without truth. And an important truth is the history of the land beneath our feet.
Media Profile’s head office is located on the historic territories of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Anishinabewaki, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga and Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and is a part of Treaty 13, 1805 and the Toronto Purchase.
To learn about the history of the land you’re on, visit native-land.ca.