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Indigenous Peoples of Canada
We respectfully acknowledge that the International Symposium on Pediatric Pain 2023 (ISPP 2023) is being held in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. As organizers of ISPP 2023, which has national and international engagement, we honour all Indigenous Peoples from coast to coast to coast. We strive for respectful partnerships with Indigenous Peoples on a path toward healing, reconciliation, and self-determination.
We invite ISPP 2023 delegates to learn about and reflect upon the Indigenous Peoples of Canada before, during, and after your visit.
We invite ISPP 2023 delegates to learn about and reflect upon the Indigenous Peoples of Canada before, during, and after your visit.
More than 1.4 million people in Canada identify themselves as Indigenous. Canada has three distinct groups of Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. They have unique histories, languages, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs that are woven into the fabric of our country.
In December 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released its entire six-volume final report. The report includes 94 "calls to action" (or recommendations) to further reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous Peoples.
The Government of Canada is working to advance Reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership. The TRC provided opportunities for those who were directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to share their stories and experiences.
Beginning in 2021, 30 September is recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of Residential Schools, is a vital component of the Reconciliation process.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: 30 September
This day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of Residential Schools, is a vital component of the Reconciliation process.
Treaty Day: 1 October
This is a provincial holiday that seeks to recognize the treaties between the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq nation and the British Crown in 1752. This day reaffirms the historic presence of the Mi’kmaq people and their nation. It encourages learning more about Nova Scotia’s history and the Mi'kmaq people who have cared for these lands in the past, present, and future.
MI’kmaqi Heritage Month in Nova Scotia: 1 - 31 October
In an effort to assist all Nova Scotians in increasing their knowledge and awareness of Mi’kmaw culture, history and heritage, a Mi’kmaq History Month Committee was established to promote and encourage educational and cultural activities during the month of October.
Download the Elder and Traditional Knowlege Keepers: Uottawa Guide to Indigenous Protocols >
For ISPP presenters who wish to include Land Acknowledgements in their presentations or sessions, the following resources are available:
The Government of Canada is working to advance Reconciliation and renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership. The TRC provided opportunities for those who were directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to share their stories and experiences.
Beginning in 2021, 30 September is recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of Residential Schools, is a vital component of the Reconciliation process.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: 30 September
This day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of Residential Schools, is a vital component of the Reconciliation process.
Treaty Day: 1 October
This is a provincial holiday that seeks to recognize the treaties between the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq nation and the British Crown in 1752. This day reaffirms the historic presence of the Mi’kmaq people and their nation. It encourages learning more about Nova Scotia’s history and the Mi'kmaq people who have cared for these lands in the past, present, and future.
MI’kmaqi Heritage Month in Nova Scotia: 1 - 31 October
In an effort to assist all Nova Scotians in increasing their knowledge and awareness of Mi’kmaw culture, history and heritage, a Mi’kmaq History Month Committee was established to promote and encourage educational and cultural activities during the month of October.
Download the Elder and Traditional Knowlege Keepers: Uottawa Guide to Indigenous Protocols >
For ISPP presenters who wish to include Land Acknowledgements in their presentations or sessions, the following resources are available:
