Building Bridges Through Knowledge: A Corporate Reading Group Initiative
To support Truth and Reconciliation Day, we invite your organization to foster a culture of learning and dialogue by forming a corporate reading group. We recommend reading the book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality by Bob Joseph.
This book provides insightful perspectives on the Indian Act and its impacts on Indigenous communities. Reading and discussing this book as a team can be a powerful step towards understanding and reconciliation.
How to Get Started:
Form a Reading Group: Encourage employees to join a reading group focused on this book. A diverse group of participants will enrich the discussion.
Set a Reading Schedule: Establish a timeline for reading the book and scheduling discussion sessions.
Host Discussion Meetings: Use discussion questions provided below to guide your conversations.
Take the Pledge: As a group, make a commitment to support reconciliation efforts beyond the reading group. Become monthly donors to the Anishnawbe Health Foundation and gain access to the foundation’s Sweet Grass Reading Circle.
Make a Donation: Give employees the opportunity to engage in reconciliation activities while engaging in this reading group by raising funds for the Anishnawbe Health Foundation.
Reading Group Discussion Questions :
- What new insights did you gain about the Indian Act and its impact on Indigenous communities?
- How can understanding the history and current implications of the Indian Act influence our approach to reconciliation?
- What specific actions can individuals and organizations take to support Indigenous peoples and contribute to reconciliation?
- How can we apply the knowledge gained from this book to foster a more inclusive and respectful workplace?
For a comprehensive list of discussion questions and additional resources, please contact bharrison@aht.ca