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Indigenous Caucus Message: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

29 September 2021/IAMC-TMX/

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While September 30th marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is important to recognize that this day has long been known as “Orange Shirt Day”, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement to bring awareness of residential schools as an intergenerational human rights violation, by sharing the actual experience of survivors as children and giving voice to those who did not make it home.

The Indigenous Caucus of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion and Existing Pipeline (IAMC-TMX) invites all Canadians to stand with Indigenous Peoples by amplifying the dialogue in their families, communities and workplaces. Acknowledging, listening and sitting with these uncomfortable truths is the first step to re- telling our shared story. The process of reconciliation begins with each of us.

As a federal initiative, the government is responding to the Truth and Reconciliation’s 80th Call to Action. In doing so, the federal government is called upon, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Start by taking time to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Reports and familiarize yourself with the 94 Calls to Action.

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Register now for our Regional Engagement Session in Kamloops on Nov.27. This session is a chance to: • Connect with Nations in your region. • Share your community’s priorities. • Ask questions and guide how IAMC-TMX evolves after the 2025 Line Wide Gathering. Please register for the session closest to your community. Kamloops registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/iamc-tmx-interior-bc-regional-engagement-session-tickets-1838961396039?aff=oddtdtcreator General Regional Engagement information: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/LINEWIDE2025/regionals

Register now for our Regional Engagement Session in Kamloops on Nov.27. This session is a chance to: • Connect with Nations in your region. • Share your community’s priorities. • Ask questions and guide how IAMC-TMX evolves after the 2025 Line Wide Gathering. Please register for the session closest to your community. Kamloops registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/iamc-tmx-interior-bc-regional-engagement-session-tickets-1838961396039?aff=oddtdtcreator General Regional Engagement information: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/LINEWIDE2025/regionals
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Our 8th annual Line Wide Gathering has wrapped up. Thank you to everyone who joined us, sharing openly, honestly, and with such transparency. Your voices made this Gathering truly meaningful. We're grateful to the Indigenous community members who travelled to be here, the regulators who were incredible listeners, and for all the collaborations that continue to develop. Our Elders closed with prayers, reminding us to take care of Mother Earth and to carry hope in our hearts as we move forward together.

Our 8th annual Line Wide Gathering has wrapped up. Thank you to everyone who joined us, sharing openly, honestly, and with such transparency. Your voices made this Gathering truly meaningful. We're grateful to the Indigenous community members who travelled to be here, the regulators who were incredible listeners, and for all the collaborations that continue to develop. Our Elders closed with prayers, reminding us to take care of Mother Earth and to carry hope in our hearts as we move forward together.
Our 8th annual Line Wide Gathering has wrapped up. Thank you to everyone who joined us, sharing openly, honestly, and with such transparency. Your voices made this Gathering truly meaningful. We're grateful to the Indigenous community members who travelled to be here, the regulators who were incredible listeners, and for all the collaborations that continue to develop. Our Elders closed with prayers, reminding us to take care of Mother Earth and to carry hope in our hearts as we move forward together. Our 8th annual Line Wide Gathering has wrapped up. Thank you to everyone who joined us, sharing openly, honestly, and with such transparency. Your voices made this Gathering truly meaningful. We're grateful to the Indigenous community members who travelled to be here, the regulators who were incredible listeners, and for all the collaborations that continue to develop. Our Elders closed with prayers, reminding us to take care of Mother Earth and to carry hope in our hearts as we move forward together. +1 Our 8th annual Line Wide Gathering has wrapped up. Thank you to everyone who joined us, sharing openly, honestly, and with such transparency. Your voices made this Gathering truly meaningful. We're grateful to the Indigenous community members who travelled to be here, the regulators who were incredible listeners, and for all the collaborations that continue to develop. Our Elders closed with prayers, reminding us to take care of Mother Earth and to carry hope in our hearts as we move forward together.
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Day 3 Line Wide Gathering - Carrying the Fire Forward This morning began with a beautiful pipe ceremony and prayer led by our Elders, filling our spirits and reminding us of the unconditional love they share. We are deeply grateful for their guidance. We also honoured presenters Alan Ehrlich and Frank Vanclay through a blanketing ceremony. The event featured Dene and Cree voices and a Cree song. Grand Chief Doug Kelly spoke and reflected on the wisdom shared from our Elders to listen deeply and hold on to hope.

Day 3 Line Wide Gathering - Carrying the Fire Forward This morning began with a beautiful pipe ceremony and prayer led by our Elders, filling our spirits and reminding us of the unconditional love they share. We are deeply grateful for their guidance. We also honoured presenters Alan Ehrlich and Frank Vanclay through a blanketing ceremony. The event featured Dene and Cree voices and a Cree song. Grand Chief Doug Kelly spoke and reflected on the wisdom shared from our Elders to listen deeply and hold on to hope.
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Line Wide Gathering, Day 2: Lighting the Path Forward Today was a powerful day of connection and vision. We began and ended with Elders' prayers, laughter and insights. Throughout the day, we imagined what the future could look like. We asked: What can Indigenous-led oversight truly look like? We explored future systems and the conversations were brilliant, bold and respectful. From Indigenous experts and leaders to regulators and academics, we witnessed the strength and spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. Panellists, speakers, and participants alike helped paint a picture of what’s possible when we come together. Day 2 was all about visioning the future, the projects, policies, and tools that will shape tomorrow. It was a day to reflect, imagine, and commit to illuminating the way forward, together. Special shoutout to Martin, Happy Birthday! Photo credit to Ramsey Kunkel Photography, and Angie Saltman

Line Wide Gathering, Day 2: Lighting the Path Forward Today was a powerful day of connection and vision. We began and ended with Elders' prayers, laughter and insights. Throughout the day, we imagined what the future could look like. We asked: What can Indigenous-led oversight truly look like? We explored future systems and the conversations were brilliant, bold and respectful. From Indigenous experts and leaders to regulators and academics, we witnessed the strength and spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. Panellists, speakers, and participants alike helped paint a picture of what’s possible when we come together. Day 2 was all about visioning the future, the projects, policies, and tools that will shape tomorrow. It was a day to reflect, imagine, and commit to illuminating the way forward, together. Special shoutout to Martin, Happy Birthday! Photo credit to Ramsey Kunkel Photography, and Angie Saltman
Line Wide Gathering, Day 2: Lighting the Path Forward Today was a powerful day of connection and vision. We began and ended with Elders' prayers, laughter and insights. Throughout the day, we imagined what the future could look like. We asked: What can Indigenous-led oversight truly look like? We explored future systems and the conversations were brilliant, bold and respectful. From Indigenous experts and leaders to regulators and academics, we witnessed the strength and spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. Panellists, speakers, and participants alike helped paint a picture of what’s possible when we come together. Day 2 was all about visioning the future, the projects, policies, and tools that will shape tomorrow. It was a day to reflect, imagine, and commit to illuminating the way forward, together. Special shoutout to Martin, Happy Birthday! Photo credit to Ramsey Kunkel Photography, and Angie Saltman Line Wide Gathering, Day 2: Lighting the Path Forward Today was a powerful day of connection and vision. We began and ended with Elders' prayers, laughter and insights. Throughout the day, we imagined what the future could look like. We asked: What can Indigenous-led oversight truly look like? We explored future systems and the conversations were brilliant, bold and respectful. From Indigenous experts and leaders to regulators and academics, we witnessed the strength and spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. Panellists, speakers, and participants alike helped paint a picture of what’s possible when we come together. Day 2 was all about visioning the future, the projects, policies, and tools that will shape tomorrow. It was a day to reflect, imagine, and commit to illuminating the way forward, together. Special shoutout to Martin, Happy Birthday! Photo credit to Ramsey Kunkel Photography, and Angie Saltman +4 Line Wide Gathering, Day 2: Lighting the Path Forward Today was a powerful day of connection and vision. We began and ended with Elders' prayers, laughter and insights. Throughout the day, we imagined what the future could look like. We asked: What can Indigenous-led oversight truly look like? We explored future systems and the conversations were brilliant, bold and respectful. From Indigenous experts and leaders to regulators and academics, we witnessed the strength and spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. Panellists, speakers, and participants alike helped paint a picture of what’s possible when we come together. Day 2 was all about visioning the future, the projects, policies, and tools that will shape tomorrow. It was a day to reflect, imagine, and commit to illuminating the way forward, together. Special shoutout to Martin, Happy Birthday! Photo credit to Ramsey Kunkel Photography, and Angie Saltman
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We’re honoured to have graphic recorder Joleyne Mayers-Jaekel of ViClarity Inc. visually documenting the heart of our conversations at this year's Line Wide Gathering. Through her art, the essence of Indigenous-led oversight, long-term stewardship, and Nation-to-Nation collaboration is brought to life in real time. As we look ahead, these visuals remind us of the power of story, spirit, and shared vision.

We’re honoured to have graphic recorder Joleyne Mayers-Jaekel of ViClarity Inc. visually documenting the heart of our conversations at this year's Line Wide Gathering. Through her art, the essence of Indigenous-led oversight, long-term stewardship, and Nation-to-Nation collaboration is brought to life in real time. As we look ahead, these visuals remind us of the power of story, spirit, and shared vision.
We’re honoured to have graphic recorder Joleyne Mayers-Jaekel of ViClarity Inc. visually documenting the heart of our conversations at this year's Line Wide Gathering. Through her art, the essence of Indigenous-led oversight, long-term stewardship, and Nation-to-Nation collaboration is brought to life in real time. As we look ahead, these visuals remind us of the power of story, spirit, and shared vision. We’re honoured to have graphic recorder Joleyne Mayers-Jaekel of ViClarity Inc. visually documenting the heart of our conversations at this year's Line Wide Gathering. Through her art, the essence of Indigenous-led oversight, long-term stewardship, and Nation-to-Nation collaboration is brought to life in real time. As we look ahead, these visuals remind us of the power of story, spirit, and shared vision.
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Day One of the IAMC-TMX 2025 Line Wide Gathering 2025 had a powerful beginning, starting with ceremony, elders and professional drummers & dancers. We then heard from leadership. The Co-Chairs, Ray Cardinal and Kelly Kutchaw-Polak, welcomed all and shared the story of IAMC-TMX, and what's next and beyond. The day was filled with learning from brilliant panellists and experts. New relationships were formed and old ones strengthened. There was an Indigenous market, lots of laughter, moments of insight and lots of good food! Here are some photos of this eventful day! Photo credit @ramseykunkel

Day One of the IAMC-TMX 2025 Line Wide Gathering 2025 had a powerful beginning, starting with ceremony, elders and professional drummers & dancers. We then heard from leadership. The Co-Chairs, Ray Cardinal and Kelly Kutchaw-Polak, welcomed all and shared the story of IAMC-TMX, and what's next and beyond. The day was filled with learning from brilliant panellists and experts. New relationships were formed and old ones strengthened. There was an Indigenous market, lots of laughter, moments of insight and lots of good food! Here are some photos of this eventful day! Photo credit @ramseykunkel
Day One of the IAMC-TMX 2025 Line Wide Gathering 2025 had a powerful beginning, starting with ceremony, elders and professional drummers & dancers. We then heard from leadership. The Co-Chairs, Ray Cardinal and Kelly Kutchaw-Polak, welcomed all and shared the story of IAMC-TMX, and what's next and beyond. The day was filled with learning from brilliant panellists and experts. New relationships were formed and old ones strengthened. There was an Indigenous market, lots of laughter, moments of insight and lots of good food! Here are some photos of this eventful day! Photo credit @ramseykunkel Day One of the IAMC-TMX 2025 Line Wide Gathering 2025 had a powerful beginning, starting with ceremony, elders and professional drummers & dancers. We then heard from leadership. The Co-Chairs, Ray Cardinal and Kelly Kutchaw-Polak, welcomed all and shared the story of IAMC-TMX, and what's next and beyond. The day was filled with learning from brilliant panellists and experts. New relationships were formed and old ones strengthened. There was an Indigenous market, lots of laughter, moments of insight and lots of good food! Here are some photos of this eventful day! Photo credit @ramseykunkel +5 Day One of the IAMC-TMX 2025 Line Wide Gathering 2025 had a powerful beginning, starting with ceremony, elders and professional drummers & dancers. We then heard from leadership. The Co-Chairs, Ray Cardinal and Kelly Kutchaw-Polak, welcomed all and shared the story of IAMC-TMX, and what's next and beyond. The day was filled with learning from brilliant panellists and experts. New relationships were formed and old ones strengthened. There was an Indigenous market, lots of laughter, moments of insight and lots of good food! Here are some photos of this eventful day! Photo credit @ramseykunkel
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Starting our 8th Annual Line Wide Gathering in a Good Way This year's theme is Tending the Fire, Together. The morning began with a pipe ceremony, opening prayers, and a grand entry featuring dancers—a powerful celebration of culture and connection. After an incredible reception last night, today we continue to honour traditions while strengthening collaboration between Indigenous communities and federal regulators.

Starting our 8th Annual Line Wide Gathering in a Good Way This year's theme is Tending the Fire, Together. The morning began with a pipe ceremony, opening prayers, and a grand entry featuring dancers—a powerful celebration of culture and connection. After an incredible reception last night, today we continue to honour traditions while strengthening collaboration between Indigenous communities and federal regulators.
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🎻Tonight, Oct 14: Line Wide Gathering Registration & Reception with Breanna Lizotte! We're thrilled to welcome you to the IAMC-TMX Line Wide Gathering 2025 "What Next and Beyond: Tending the Fire Together" in Calgary! Here's what's happening tonight: Registration opens at 4:00 PM 📍South Foyer Entrance Welcoming Reception starts at 7:00 PM with a special live performance by JUNO Award-nominated fiddler Breanna Lizotte! If you have any questions, please visit the registration desk or contact info@iamc.ca. See you tonight! Warm regards, The IAMC-TMX Line Wide Gathering Planning Team

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