Reconciliation through Education

The Indigenous people of Manitoba have endured a difficult history since their way of life was altered by the Europeans. Canada has made a commitment to reconciliation which can only be achieved if citizens are aware of Indigenous people’s history. The key is accessible information; this can be achieved through educational reform for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students along with arts related to this topic. Similar efforts have aided reconciliation across the world. Public awareness of Indigenous people’s history is achievable. Indigenous people of Canada are divided into First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. Manitoba has the highest proportion of Indigenous people in Canada, with a vast variety of individuals from each category. First Nations people are often divided into language groups. Cree, Dene, Dakota, Anishinabe, and Oji-Cree are the most common in Manitoba. The province is also homeland to the Metis nation. To a lesser extent, Inuit people also reside in Manitoba. Each 3 4 group has a distinct culture.