We are thrilled that you are interested in joining us in this extremely important work!
True reconciliation begins when everyone gets involved and works together to make a difference :-)
These baby moccasins will be delivered to agencies that we have partnered with so that every child will have a pair
True reconciliation begins when everyone gets involved and works together to make a difference :-)
These baby moccasins will be delivered to agencies that we have partnered with so that every child will have a pair
Who can participate?
ANYONE! But here are some examples :-)
Classroom Teachers
Social Justice Groups
Community Groups
Organizations as a Lunch & Learn
Individuals or Families
After School Groups
Me To We Groups
Church Groups
Youth Camps
Pre-service Teachers
and the list goes on......
Classroom Teachers
Social Justice Groups
Community Groups
Organizations as a Lunch & Learn
Individuals or Families
After School Groups
Me To We Groups
Church Groups
Youth Camps
Pre-service Teachers
and the list goes on......
Ready to get started?
1. Get the Facts
Investigate child apprehension in either your community, province and/or Canada.
For a list of resources click HERE
For a list of resources click HERE
2. Make Moccasins
For a basic template you can download HERE or, use your own.
For step by step instructions click HERE
For step by step instructions click HERE
Consider taking a form of citizen action!
Here are a list of examples:
* Write to your MPP or to the Prime Minister
* Sign up to support any number of campaigns through First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
* Join the #Waiting4UCanada Twitter campaign. This campaign invites you to say what you were doing this past 10 years to demonstrate how much time has passed. Also include a message about the need for equity now.
* Sign up to support any number of campaigns through First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
* Join the #Waiting4UCanada Twitter campaign. This campaign invites you to say what you were doing this past 10 years to demonstrate how much time has passed. Also include a message about the need for equity now.
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3. Share Your Story
We would love to hear about your project!
Please contact us to let us know you have completed your project and are ready to send your moccasins.
If you would like to be showcased on our website, please send any pictures and videos (make sure you have signed consent forms if involving students). We would also welcome suggested resources and any other information you may have found through your investigations.
Please contact us to let us know you have completed your project and are ready to send your moccasins.
If you would like to be showcased on our website, please send any pictures and videos (make sure you have signed consent forms if involving students). We would also welcome suggested resources and any other information you may have found through your investigations.
4. Send Your Gift
Please try to find a local First Nation advocate or an Indigenous organization in your area that could be part of your project. If possible, connect with the organization or community first and invite them to be part of the project. Building relationships with your local community is a great way to create strong partnerships.
If you are unsure of who to connect with or are unable to, please email us for help by filling out the contact form below.
If you are unsure of who to connect with or are unable to, please email us for help by filling out the contact form below.
5. Spread the Word
Please encourage others to get involved! Lets end racism and send our babies back home!
