Awards, Recognition & Gratitude for On Canada Project

True Reconciliation referenced On Canada Project!

We are incredibly honored to be mentioned in "True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change?" by Jody Wilson-Raybould, who served as Canada’s first Indigenous Minister of Justice & Attorney General from 2015-2019.

Excerpt from ‘True Reconciliation’:

‘New types of organizations are emerging, designed to challenge people to think and act beyond the status quo. We see volunteer community initiatives founded by young people – initiatives that are increasingly focused on issues of Indigenous justice and reconciliation, including through supporting Indigenous political advocacy, raising funds for Indigenous charities, and driving public awareness and understanding of critical issues.
The “On Canada Project” is one example. It was founded in 2020 to help disseminate information to marginalized and younger people about COVID-19, but has now expanded to a focus on work for and with Indigenous Peoples. As the project organizer sees it: “Our government has a responsibility to do better, but so do we. We can’t just mourn; we need to do more, individually as settlers and collectively as a settler nation. We all have a part to play in Truth & Reconciliation, and since our government isn’t stepping up, then we, the people, must.” '

Source: Jody Wilson-Raybould, True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change?, 2022, pp. 297-298.

Who is Jody Wilson-Raybould? Jody Wilson-Raybould, also known as Puglaas, is a prominent Canadian politician, lawyer, and advocate for Indigenous rights. She is a member of the We Wai Kai Nation and served as an elected representative in Canada’s federal government. She was also Canada's first Indigenous Minister of Justice and Attorney General from 2015 to 2019. Wilson-Raybould is widely recognized for her integrity and commitment to justice, particularly for her role in the SNC-Lavalin affair, where she stood up against political pressure, which ultimately led to her departure from the Liberal government. After serving as an Independent Member of Parliament, she continued her advocacy for Indigenous rights, governance, and reconciliation. She is also an accomplished author, having written books that explore her experiences in politics and her vision for a more just and inclusive Canada.

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