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The Reconciliation Action Group (RAG), exists to amplify Indigenous voices working to hold institutions and governments accountable for the implementation of the TRC 94 Calls to Action, MMIWG2S 231 Calls to Justice, Pathways to Justice (Alberta) & UNDRIP
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Reconciliation Action Group YYC @ragyyc.bsky.social · Sep 10
Calgary municipal and School Trustee election questions. Where do the candidates stand?
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231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Calls for Justice for All Governments: Health and Wellness 3.4 to 3.5
The full report and resources can be found here:
www.mmiwg-ffada.ca

#MMIWG2S #MMIP #231CallsforJustice #Indigenous
Alt text: Light purple background with darker purple square in the top right corner with quilted patterned star representing the National Inquiry shared artistic expressions. White box in the middle on the left with text and an arrow pointing up to the right. White line between text and above the website www.mmiwg-ffada.ca and Instagram address @Reconciliation_action_group 231 Calls for Justice National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice for All Governments: Health and Wellness 3.4 to 3.5 The full report can be found here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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November 8th Indigenous Veterans Day

First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service

Learn more about Indigenous Veterans

#Indigenous #IndigenousVeteransDay
Alt text: What background with veins in background, beaded poppy in the middle black text below November 8th Indigenous Veterans Day MBCRadio.com By Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald @Reconciliation_Action_Group Alt text: What background with veins in background, red bubble with white text Indigenous people have always fought to protect their land, but Indigenous Soldiers returning home after serving in the First and Second World had their status taken away and were not given the same recognition their white peers did. Top of red bubble a red poppy in left corner and under red bubble to the right MBCRadio.com By Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Alt text: What background with veins in background, red bubble with white text Because Indigenous veterans were often overlooked, in 1994 in Winnipeg Manitoba, the first Indigenous Remembrance Day was recognized on Nov. 8 to honour their service, resilience and leadership, while also recognizing the unique challenges they face during and after military service. The Blood Tribe will be hosting their 31st Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11 to honour tribe members who have served. Top of red bubble a red poppy in left corner and under red bubble to the right MBCRadio.com By Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald
November 8, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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With a response from the Reconciliation Action Group.

It will be interesting to know how many folks were housed, hospitalized, or helped on Wednesday rather than just arrested or ticketed.

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For Immediate Release

Calgary Police Enforcement Blitz November 5, 2025

See our full statement

#yyccc #CPS #94callstoaction #231callsforjustice #Indigenous #Treaty7
City of Calgary Mayor and Councillors, It is with great disappointment that our first communication to the newly formed council of the City of Calgary is to speak to an act of reprehensible violent raids perpetrated by the Calgary Police Service upon the most vulnerable residents. There can be no confusion that this was an act of deliberate harm and the continued genocide of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, who as you know disproportionately represent the population of homelessness in Calgary, as a direct result colonial violence. Targeting, arresting and dismantling desperate survival conditions of the most vulnerable people in the city will do nothing but perpetuate harm and cause further trauma. The loss of belongings, punitive fines and jail terms serve only to put the means of survival further from reach. Shelters and group facilities are not alternatives to housing and culturally appropriate wrap around services; they are places where people are forced to give up loved pets and belongings and are subjected to physical and emotional violence. Police sweeps are colonial tactics used to further displace vulnerable people and incarcerate Indigenous peoples to continue the displacement and assimilation tactics of land theft. They are not, as police Chief McLellan states “a collaborative and compassionate approach to addressing concerns about disorder and violent crime.” The measured and misleading language from the police Chief including statements such as “Arresting is connecting,” and “Arrests will be made when necessary, but always with dignity and care.” are intended to deliberately manipulate the public and camouflage the violence of raids and imprisonment each of the victims of Wednesday’s attacks will suffer from. Crime rhetoric weaponized during the recent municipal election is now being used to gain public sympathies for the acts of violence by the police. Many of the victims of these raids are Residential School survivors - the depravity of thi… This city is situated on Treaty 7 Territory, a councillor or mayor has a duty to represent residents as good Treaty partners, honouring the true intent and spirit of Treaty 7, and the responsibility to protect from colonial institutions, the rights of Indigenous peoples to live in freedom, peace and security. We have a duty to ensure the care of survivors by acting on the fulfillment of all 94 Calls to Action and ending the continuing violence with the full implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice. Non-Indigenous people carry the responsibility for the governing structures of Canada, its provinces and municipalities and an obligation to end the colonial violence that continues today. Each one of us is responsible for dismantling the systems that harm children first.
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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For Immediate Release

Calgary Police Enforcement Blitz November 5, 2025

See our full statement

#yyccc #CPS #94callstoaction #231callsforjustice #Indigenous #Treaty7
City of Calgary Mayor and Councillors, It is with great disappointment that our first communication to the newly formed council of the City of Calgary is to speak to an act of reprehensible violent raids perpetrated by the Calgary Police Service upon the most vulnerable residents. There can be no confusion that this was an act of deliberate harm and the continued genocide of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, who as you know disproportionately represent the population of homelessness in Calgary, as a direct result colonial violence. Targeting, arresting and dismantling desperate survival conditions of the most vulnerable people in the city will do nothing but perpetuate harm and cause further trauma. The loss of belongings, punitive fines and jail terms serve only to put the means of survival further from reach. Shelters and group facilities are not alternatives to housing and culturally appropriate wrap around services; they are places where people are forced to give up loved pets and belongings and are subjected to physical and emotional violence. Police sweeps are colonial tactics used to further displace vulnerable people and incarcerate Indigenous peoples to continue the displacement and assimilation tactics of land theft. They are not, as police Chief McLellan states “a collaborative and compassionate approach to addressing concerns about disorder and violent crime.” The measured and misleading language from the police Chief including statements such as “Arresting is connecting,” and “Arrests will be made when necessary, but always with dignity and care.” are intended to deliberately manipulate the public and camouflage the violence of raids and imprisonment each of the victims of Wednesday’s attacks will suffer from. Crime rhetoric weaponized during the recent municipal election is now being used to gain public sympathies for the acts of violence by the police. Many of the victims of these raids are Residential School survivors - the depravity of thi… This city is situated on Treaty 7 Territory, a councillor or mayor has a duty to represent residents as good Treaty partners, honouring the true intent and spirit of Treaty 7, and the responsibility to protect from colonial institutions, the rights of Indigenous peoples to live in freedom, peace and security. We have a duty to ensure the care of survivors by acting on the fulfillment of all 94 Calls to Action and ending the continuing violence with the full implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice. Non-Indigenous people carry the responsibility for the governing structures of Canada, its provinces and municipalities and an obligation to end the colonial violence that continues today. Each one of us is responsible for dismantling the systems that harm children first.
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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November 7th Inuit Day: Celebrating the Language and Culture of Inuit in Canada and Internationally.

Join Tapisa Kilabuk for a webinar Nov 7th at noon. Registration required at socialwork.ucalgary.ca/news/where-a...

Learn more at inuitcircumpolar.com and nccih.ca

#InuitDay #Indigenous #icc
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November 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Sharing @decolonialclothing
Our Culture is Not a Costume

Your yearly reminder that cultural appropriation and mockery is not a good look.

Indigenous Peoples all around the world are not costumes or caricatures. We are resilient people with beautiful, rich histories and cultures.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Calls for Justice for All Governments: Health and Wellness 3.1 to 3.3
The full report and resources can be found here:
www.mmiwg-ffada.ca

#MMIWG2S #MMIP #231CallsforJustice #Indigenous
Alt text: Light purple background with darker purple square in the top right corner with quilted patterned star representing the National Inquiry shared artistic expressions. White box in the middle on the left with text and an arrow pointing up to the right. White line between text and above the website www.mmiwg-ffada.ca and Instagram address @Reconciliation_action_group 231 Calls for Justice National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice for All Governments: Health and Wellness 3.1 to 3.3 The full report can be found here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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What role are the Calls to Action and Calls for Justice playing in strike action?

Whose voices are represented? Is this a fight for yourself or the collective?

Resources and Funding – SRO Officers

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#94CallstoAction #231CallsforJustice #ECM #everychildmatters
Alt text: Black background with white square representing paper with tape holding the top right and bottom left corner. Text reads Education in Alberta What role are the Calls to Action and Calls for Justice playing in negotiations? Whose voices are represented? Is this a fight for yourself or the collective? Alt text: Black background with white square representing paper with tape holding the top right and bottom left corner. Text reads Resources and funding - SRO Officers As more schools bring police officers back to classrooms, parents remain divided Supporters say programs build bridges, critics suggest police presence leaves students feeling surveilled Jessica Wong · CBC News · Posted: Oct 05, 2025 Link in description Alt text: Black background with white square representing paper with tape holding the top right and bottom left corner. Text reads Resources and funding - SRO Officers Calgary's School Resource Officer (SRO) program, launched in the mid 1970s, underwent a review from 2021 to 2023. Robinson believes little has improved since, adding that police also haven't addressed their role in violence against Indigenous people, including the apprehending and forcing of kids into residential schools. "Our children are still being watched over by police and that's not fulfilling the Calls to Action and reconciliation in any capacity," she said, referring to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's individual instructions meant to guide Canadian institutions. Michelle Robinson - CBC Oct 5, 2025 Alt text: Black background with white square representing paper with tape holding the top right and bottom left corner. Text reads Resources and funding - SRO Officers Rather than police officers, Vásquez Jiménez believes boosting funding for education (that would allow for smaller classes, more educators and mental health supports) and improved community resources (for tackling food insecurity, before and after school programming and youth employment) are better options to address the root causes of violence. "Healthy communities — including schools — have more supports and resources, not policing and carceral measures," she said. "Even the most sophisticated studies in the literature — with incredible statistical kinds of analysis — have found no link between school safety and the presence of the SRO program or officer," he said from Edmonton. Temitope Oriola - CBC Oct5, 2025
October 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Calls for Justice for All Governments: Culture 2.5 to 2.7

Learn more, the full report and resources can be found here:
www.mmiwg-ffada.ca

#MMIWG2S #MMIP #231CallsforJustice #Indigenous
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October 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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RAG planned to support Sit In For Equity with a Calgary event at McDougall Centre, unfortunately we no longer have the capacity.

We encourage others in the Calgary area to show support and Sit In For Equity at McDougall Centre!

www.sitinforequity.ca
Alt Text: Grey background with a grey picture faded behind the text of people protesting with signs. Top banner of white with text. Join us to Sit In for Equity on October 28, 2025. We are standing up (and sitting down) for the right to equity: life, liberty, and security for all Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, Elderly, Immigrant, and Disabled Albertans. Dark grey box with white text Attention New Time 11:00am Set up, 12:00AM Outside Protest, 1:30pm Sit in For Equity
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Calls for Justice for All Governments: Culture 2.3 & 2.4

Learn more, the full report and resources can be found here:
www.mmiwg-ffada.ca

#MMIWG2S #MMIP #231CallsforJustice #Indigenous
Alt text: Light purple background with darker purple square in the top right corner with quilted patterned star representing the National Inquiry shared artistic expressions. White box in the middle on the left with text and an arrow pointing up to the right. White line between text and above the website www.mmiwg-ffada.ca and Instagram address @Reconciliation_action_group 231 Calls for Justice National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice for All Governments: Culture 2.3 & 2.4 The full report can be found here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Hey #BlueskyCalgary!
Today is election day. Go out and vote!!!!
As a teacher, I ask that you carefully choose your school trustees 🫶😭
#Democracy
#vote
#AbPoli
ragyyc.bsky.social Reconciliation Action Group YYC @ragyyc.bsky.social · 27d
Alberta Municipal Election ‘25

We are all Treaty Partners - Reconciliation in Action

This site created by a community member to review candidates’ response in the Calgary and Edmonton municipal elections and find resources to email your candidates.

#Calgary #CalgaryElection2025 #yyccc
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October 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Calgary CBE Trustee Wards 11 & 13

How well do your candidates understand their roles?

www.reconciliationinactionab.com/ward-11--13
Ward 11 & 13
nancyclose.ca ​nancy@nancyclose.ca Facebook:facebook.com/nancy.close Instagram:@neclose No indigenous representation on website Land acknowledgement on website
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October 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Calgary CBE Trustee Wards 10

How well do your candidates understand their roles?

www.reconciliationinactionab.com/ward-10
Ward 10
grantmcfarlane.ca ​ ​No indigenous representation on website, no land acknowledgement
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October 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Calgary CBE Trustee Wards 8 & 9

How well do your candidates understand their roles?

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October 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Calgary CBE Trustee Wards 6 & 7
How well do your candidates understand their roles?
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October 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Calgary CBE Trustee Wards 3 & 4

How well do your candidates understand their roles?

www.reconciliationinactionab.com/ward-3--41
Ward 3 & 4
https://drjoannyliufortrustee.com/ joanny4cbe@gmail.com
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October 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Calgary CBE Trustee Wards 1 & 2

How well do your candidates understand their roles?

www.reconciliationinactionab.com/ward-1--2
Ward 1 & 2
info@britfortrustee.ca https://britfortrustee.ca/ CBE Land acknowledgement on their website.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Ward 14 make sure you check out the responses before you vote.

www.reconciliationinactionab.com/ward-14
Ward 14
ryanstutt.ca Email: ryan@ryanstutt.ca Phone: 403-957-4414 Instagram:@ryanstuttward14 No indigenous representation on website, but he talks about 'expanding support for the homeless and vulnerable...
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October 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Ward 13, you have one job.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Ward 12 - only one candidate bothered to respond.

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Ward 12
ward12sarah.ca Email: info@ward12sarah.ca Social Media:@SarahFergYYC No indigenous representation or land acknowledgement on website.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Get out to vote Ward 11

www.reconciliationinactionab.com/ward-11
Ward 11
alexwilliamsyyc.ca mail: alexwilliamsyyc@gmail.com Phone: (587) 226-7828 Social Media:@alexwilliamsyyc
www.reconciliationinactionab.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Ward 10, there are no words.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Be on time Ward 9
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October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Don't be late Ward 8.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM