Truth and Reconciliation Through Right Relations September 2025
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Application Deadline: August 5, 2025
Program Dates: September 14 – 19, 2025
Honouring the work of the Banff Centre Truth and Reconciliation Summit and the development of the Truth and Reconciliation through Right Relations Program, participants will explore the past, present and future of the truth and reconciliation movement in Canada. Through this journey, they will renew and shape the path forward by drawing on the wisdom of our community stories.
This process encourages a deeper understanding of our shared history, the concept of reconciliation and the role each of us can play. Together, participants can engage in meaningful conversations about truth and reconciliation, take responsibility by learning from Indigenous strengths and wise practices, and commit to action in their lives, communities and organizations to achieve reconciliation.
Description
The Truth and Reconciliation through Right Relations program creates a space for participatory learning, guided by Indigenous ways of knowing and sharing. It incorporates Elders’ teachings, land-based learning and the exchange of knowledge. Participants will engage in the practical application of theories and tools, case clinics, deep listening, personal reflection and group dialogue.
Program highlights
- Develop an awareness of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) process, principles, and Calls to Action.
- Advance dialogue on building and sustaining right relations.
- Communicate with deep listening.
- Create change through collective leadership and partnership-building.
- Share Indigenous ways of knowing.
- Empower individuals to implement reconciliation action plans in their lives, families and communities.
- Foster greater respect, understanding and meaningful connections among Canada’s citizens.
Eligibility
This program is ideal for leaders, administrators and service providers who work with Indigenous people, businesses, communities and organizations, and are committed to improving and building new relationships with them.
Priority is given to those working for and with Indigenous communities and organizations.
For more information and to apply visit banffcentre.ca.
