Orange Shirt Day discussion: Reconciliation in the Classroom | CBC Kids News

CBC Kids News contributors Isabel DeRoy-Olson and Ainara Alleyne take us through a chat about Orange Shirt Day, reconciliation and how the classroom can be a place for change.

We have gathered questions from classrooms across Canada to put to three Indigenous youth who are ready to share their ideas, insights and personal experiences.

Hear from Indigenous youth panellists: Eli Rowe, Ryleigh Todd-Moore and Sophia Smoke.

Sophia Smoke, 16, Manitoba, Dakota Plains First Nation

Passionate First Nations youth leader.
Loves musical theatre.
“It’s about reconciliation within ourselves, too…. Learn the history that isn’t in the school textbooks.”

Eli Rowe, 16, Nova Scotia, Lake St. Martin First Nation (Manitoba) and Mi’kmaw

Excited about news and wants to pursue a career in journalism.
Loves to cook and listen to old rock albums.
“Cultural experiences like smudging have been open [in my] school and can help give a glimpse into Indigenous culture.”

Ryleigh Todd-Moore, 16, Manitoba, Norway House Cree Nation

Loves science and wants to become a paramedic.
Wants to bring more awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, climate change and pipelines.
“Reconciliation is important because everyone deserves equality.”

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