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B OPINION IT'S ABOUT MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION A TIME FOR EDUCATING AND INFORMING, SAYS PATRICIA MONAGUE [ y | | PATRICIA MONAGUE. olumn Ahneen Boozhoo Sago Waache Salut Hello, true name is Cedar woman and I'm from Beau- soleil First Nation, but eee people call me Patri- cia I have bes been sitting with my most si which we call tobacco, ask- ing my ancestors what is most important to share with you in regards to the ith and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) call to action. We have so many exam- ples of what residential school did to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. So it was whispered in my ear that should startathome. He was sent to a residen- tial school around 1957, along with my sister. When the original 215 unmarked graves were found i in Brit- ish Colum! enced full- blown post- ran, We recognize that diversity is the strength of our communities matic stress. He said it was like everything they knew SUPPORT AND RESOURCES The residential schools crisis line is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of a residential school experience. as children was true, that | supportis available at the people who swore {hey 1-866-925-4419. were there to keep th were ee For f They wore not adults — they didn't sign up ra this. or utu re They were chil and their families thought they were doing the right thin: ig. My brother says you do not know what it is like to wake up through your day terrified and be even more terrified to sleep at night because you never knew if you were going to be the next child the priest and two nuns would escort out of the They were told the chil- dren were going home, but they knew the truth that these children are not go- ing home. My brother wants to share his prayer: “Dear God. What did I do so wrong that you sent me here?" ‘or me and my family, it's not about holding any- body responsible. We not about the almighty It's about how we're corer to move forward together. r future generations, it's out putting an end to racism and bigotry. It's about educating and in- forming. generations, it's about putting an end to racism and bigotry. For myself, it's about ac- knowledging that God/cre- ator put us here as spirit human bei rhicl means we are all related in spirit. The most important call to action today is not trying to assume responsi- bility or blame anybody, but please get a copy of the TRC and read it. Get edu- cated and informed about First Nations/Indigenous peoples. PS. My entire family — six brothers and sisters — went on to experience the Sixties Scoop in 1967. I was two years old. Patricia Monague is a naabe elder and an ad- vocate for First Nations communities. and we are inviting you to share your voice in our publications. Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit €1 Halton Catholic District School Board Seeks Two Volunteer Committee Members to Serve on its Audit Committee Term of Office - Three-Year Term, Effective January 9, 2023 The Audit Committee is comprised of three Trustees and two independent members drawn from the community at large. The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight. The duties of the Audit Committee fall under the following key areas: the financial reporting process, internal control framework, risk management practices, performance and function of the board’s internal and external auditors, and the board’s compliance with its obligations under legislation. The Committee meets at least three times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Training \ will be provided to all committee members to clarify roles and of Audit C ittees for the school board sector. Candidate Eligibility: Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or other relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards. The applicant must not be a current employee or officer of the board or of any other district school board or school authority. The applicant must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the board. Submission of Applications: Suitably qualified candidates interested in serving on the Audit Committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022. For more information on submitting an application, visit: hedsb. info, /AuditC $B Achieving Believing Belonging woweH - dl UL | ZL ZZ0z ‘6Z Jequiaydes ‘Aepsiny, | eordyeuy