Truth and Reconciliation Community of Practice
The Anti-Racism Action Committee is excited to offer the Truth and Reconciliation Community of Practice (TRCP) at RRC Polytech!
The TRCP is a learning community that creates opportunities for staff and faculty to extend and apply their learning, and to take action to advance Truth and Reconciliation and anti-racism. It serves as a strategic initiative that fosters meaningful dialogue, professional development, and community engagement. Through regular discussions and reflection, participants can actively integrate Indigenous teachings and reconciliation principles into their professional and personal lives, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable environment at RRC Polytech.
Participation in the TRCP involves a commitment of approximately 10-12 hours. This includes group discussions, facilitated in circle, as well as small group or partner discussions centered around guided questions that explore both Truth and Reconciliation and anti-racism. These discussions will guide participants on a journey through the Medicine Wheel and will provide experiential learning around Indigenous teachings. The TRCP culminates in a group feast, celebrating the truth learned and actions taken, as well as planning next steps.
Outcomes
Participants in the TRCP will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the pursuit of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
- Experience and understand Indigenous teachings, such as circle teaching and the Medicine Wheel.
- Identify meaningful opportunities for individual action and engagement related to reconciliation and the enhancement of inclusion at RRC Polytech.
- Apply learning from Truth and Reconciliation discussions directly to their work, contributing to more inclusive practices and policies within their professional roles.
- Engage in ongoing professional development by participating in thoughtful conversations and collaborative efforts that drive meaningful change.
How to Participate
The TRCP consists of facilitated circles, small group discussions, and self-directed reflection activities. If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to apply. Priority may be given to individuals who have not participated in a previous iteration of the TRCP.
If you have any questions about the Truth and Reconciliation Community of Practice, please reach out for more information to diversity@rrc.ca.
Watch Staff News to sign up for the next opportunity to participate in the TRCP!
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.