![]() As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it's important to recognize the profound impact Indigenous knowledge has on transforming civic engagement and fostering reconciliation. In reflecting on the insights shared during the NCDD2023 workshop, presenters Hailey Maria Salazar and Susanna Haas Lyons highlighted how traditional engagement methods often marginalize Indigenous voices. They provided practical tools for integrating Indigenous perspectives, encouraging more inclusive practices that support Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation. By learning about the Indigenous history of the land we live on, we can take meaningful steps toward honoring and uplifting Indigenous communities. Read more in the blog post below! Celebrating Indigenous Knowledge and Engagement: Reflecting on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it’s important to honor the wisdom that Indigenous ways of knowing and being bring to civic engagement. These approaches have the power to profoundly reshape how we think about and practice engagement, and they play a critical role in reconciliation efforts. Today, we reflect on the valuable insights shared during the NCDD2023 workshop presented by Hailey Maria Salazar, Adjunct Faculty in the Native Pathways Program at Evergreen State College, and Susanna Haas Lyons, Civic Engagement Specialist. In this powerful session, Hailey and Susanna explored how dominant deliberation approaches often restrict who can participate, what ideas are shared, and how input is considered. They shared practical tools and examples that meaningfully weave Indigenous perspectives into engagement and deliberation projects, challenging the traditional frameworks that can exclude Indigenous voices. By centering Indigenous ways of knowing, the workshop highlighted how engagement projects can become more inclusive and contribute to broader efforts toward Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation. This conversation emphasized how Indigenous knowledge can expand our understanding of civic participation and enrich our collective efforts toward justice. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor these ongoing conversations and the work being done to integrate Indigenous wisdom into public life. The lessons shared remind us of the importance of creating spaces where Indigenous voices are heard and valued in the process of building just, equitable communities. Let us continue to uplift these perspectives as we strive toward more inclusive engagement and deeper reconciliation. Take Action: Learn Whose Land You Are On Understanding the history of the land you live on is a meaningful step toward reconciliation. To discover which Indigenous nations have historically stewarded the land you’re on, visit Native-Land.ca. This interactive map helps people explore Indigenous territories, languages, and treaties across the globe.By recognizing and respecting the Indigenous histories and people connected to the land, you can further contribute to the work of honoring and uplifting Indigenous communities today.
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