Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to support Truth and Reconciliation is a cross-cutting priority of CCUNESCO's 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.
According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is the framework for reconciliation at all levels and across all sectors of Canadian society.
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO supports initiatives that promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada within UNESCO’s program areas. By mobilizing its members, networks and partners, CCUNESCO aims to move the reconciliation process forward along three main lines of action:
- Co-developing resources for our networks and partners to actively participate in Reconciliation
- Supporting Indigenous partners actively engaged in UNESCO’s program areas
- Creating the conditions to promote the active involvement of Indigenous peoples in CCUNESCO and UNESCO programs
UNESCO’s Policy on Engaging with Indigenous Peoples provides the backdrop to our work in these areas to ensure that Indigenous priorities are heard.
Let's Talk About Reconciliation
Libraries across the country are using film to promote a series of dialogues between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. In partnership with the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the National Film Board of Canada, the Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ Indigenous Matters Committee, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and Wapikoni, your local library is creating a space where people of all backgrounds can meet in a spirit of openness.
Star Blanket: A Story of Reconciliation in the Redberry Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Black Canadians and Public Education: A scan of elementary and secondary social studies curricula
31 August 2023
This report summarizes findings from a study undertaken by Turner Consulting Group to review the extent to which Black history and Black representation is embedded in Canadian K-12 social studies curricula. The study examined where Black history, Black representation, and discussion of anti-Black racism are included and absent in the curricula. The report highlights observations, gaps, and opportunities for change - with key recommendations for ministries of education, school boards, and school districts.
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Small and rural municipalities
27 August 2021
This toolkit provides practical information and resources for small and rural municipalities in order to support and strengthen their work in fighting racism and discrimination in all its forms, while also emphasizing the importance and benefits of embracing inclusionary practices.
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The extreme right in Canada: what it is, and what to do about it?
15 June 2021
For years, the concern over the rise of right-wing extremism has increased exponentially. From lone actors to organized groups, the presence of the extreme right has gained a significant foothold in Canada and abroad. Barbara Perry examines the history and rise of these groups in Canada, the role and actions needed by governments to prevent their growth, and what new threats may lie on the horizon.