Canadian Heritage committee  Personally, I think June 21, because indigenous people traditionally celebrated on the equinoxes and the solstices. For our organization, that has some problems associated with it, so I really don't know when we should do it. We have a civic holiday in August. My kids have alway

Canadian Heritage committee  Okay. All right. As for the financial and social cost of reconciliation, it would be a safe return on investment to invest in reconciliation in all ways.

Canadian Heritage committee  You're very welcome.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Actually, that was Elizabeth—

Canadian Heritage committee  To move forward, we need to acknowledge what has happened. We've seen that in world history. If we do not acknowledge what has happened, it's almost impossible to move forward without making those same mistakes again. The acknowledgement, without shame or blame or guilt, is very

Canadian Heritage committee  I find it very interesting as well. I would want to take into consideration that there are some federal employees who don't make a whole lot of money, and if there's a day off, having extra additional funds going into education and supporting indigenous children would be incredib

Canadian Heritage committee  I could not speak to a financial cost, but I can speak to—

Canadian Heritage committee  —a social cost. When we talk about reconciliation, I often hear about residential schools almost to the extent of not really addressing any of the other issues and struggles and tragedies that have occurred in Canada. The indigenous population is approximately 9%, 8%—I can't th

Canadian Heritage committee  The Bonnyville Friendship Centre is located within the town of Bonnyville in Alberta. It was incorporated under the Societies Act on January 30, 1975. In accordance with our mandate, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous community members cult