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September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is September 30th. It’s an opportunity to consider how we can encourage reconciliation as individuals, in our workplaces, and in our communities. Previously, September 30 was known as Orange Shirt Day. It started as a grassroots movement established by Phyllis Webstad, a former Residential School Survivor to raise…
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Listening to and Elevating Indigenous Voices
This week we are sharing the Indigenous history voices. To understand Indigenous history, you can listen to Indigenous voices by visiting the This Place podcast, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, who explores 150 years of Indigenous resistance and resilience.
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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
On June 21, join us as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s an opportunity to honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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BMG Indigenous Services Forward Publication
Barnes Management Group Indigenous Services is excited to share with you that BMG Indigenous Services was featured in Forward, a highly regarded Indigenous magazine. Forward Magazine’s mission is to explore and encourage meaningful conversations around Indigenous prosperity, wealth, and relationships. Forward Magazine’s digital format was distributed to its entire audience (22,000 subscribers)! The print publication…
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June is National Indigenous History Month
Barnes Management Group, and Barnes Management Group Indigenous Services honours the history, culture, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples byhighlighting Indigenous voices in different aspects of Indigenous history, cultures and perspectives throughout the month of June. Each week we will honour the stories and elevate the voices of Indigenous people who…
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Grant Wedge
Grant has over 45 years of experience working as a lawyer, senior executive, mediator, facilitator and consultant for governments, Indigenous communities, and public and private sector-based organizations in Ontario and across Canada. Grant has worked with the Ontario Government as a Deputy Minister of Native Affairs (1994/5), Legal Director (2006/13), Assistant Deputy Minister (1992/4 &…
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Shanice Colley
Shay (Shanice) Colley (they/them) holds a Hons. B.A in Psychology from York University, and M.A., in Globalization and the Human Condition from McMaster University, they embody the roles of an intentional community advocate, bridge-builder, and proud system disruptor. As a Two-Spirited Afro-Mi’kmaw individual, their mission is to dismantle systemic barriers and lead the collective advancement…
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Joanne Plaxton
Joanne brings 30 years of experience as a senior advisor and strategic projects leader. First in financial services and then in provincial government, Joanne has driven evidence-informed decision-making by actively brokering knowledge and building effective partnerships. She is skilled at navigating complex situations and distilling diverse information to present clear, concise insights and options for…
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Gaye Hanson
Gaye Hanson is a nurse leader of Manitoba Cree ancestry with a life-long commitment to community service. Gaye is president of Hanson and Associates, an Indigenous management consulting company based in Whitehorse, Yukon that has been operating since 1994. With Gaye’s background in public administration and nursing and many years of experience, the company focuses…
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Pam Plain
Pam Plain, spirit name “White Cedar Bark Woman” comes from Aamjiwnaang First Nation. She is eagle clan and Anishinabe ancestry. Pam graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with her Master’s of Socialwork; Aboriginal Field of Study in 2013. She has been working in the socialwork field since 2006 in the areas of healing/trauma/grief; child welfare, protection…
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