b'What are some of the most pressingwhen it comes to moving us forward.not doing enough around issues like issues for Indigenous peoplesI dont normally use the word recon- homelessness, unemployment and land in Canada and Ontario that theciliation because I dont think we areclaims in the North. They might have newly refreshed government shouldthere yetI think we need to get to ahad a comparatively better relation-address first?reckoning of truth and push for equity.ship, but it doesnt necessarily mean it TT: Specifically in Ontario, the settle- Everything that happens when it comeswas a good one. I think that we need to ment of the 1850 Robinson-Huronto policies about Indigenous peoplesreally remember this going into the next Treaty case is number one. That casehas to be led by Indigenous peoples, notelectionits really easy for the Liberals has been going on for over a decade,by governments. to just compare themselves to worse and there have been multiple ordersRY: They are the government that[governments] as opposed to showing by court officials saying its time forwhat theyll do better. Im looking to see Canada and Ontario to actually startoriginally put out the Indigenousa really robust and meaningful platform negotiating and settle because its thecurriculum, and thats work thatput forward in terms of how they priori-law. I think thats the most pressingdefinitely needs to continue. However,tize Indigenous people in Ontario, and I issue in Ontario, as well as all the otherthe Liberal government was certainlythink that should be a top priority. land back issues that we have seen and are experiencing. Its also time, federally and in Ontario, that all our children are found and brought home if thats what our communities and families want. That means money and resources need to be given to our Nations so that they can begin that work. There shouldnt be a price tag on that work.RY: Whichever newly elected [provin-cial] government comes in [2022] will have a lot of work to do. [This includes revising] the Indigenous curriculum from Ontario public schools, which was supposed to be something that was many years in the works and was really promising for students across the country. Another thing that is really concerning for me are the mining and land claim issues that are happening in Northern Ontario. This government has clearly shown through the amal-gamation of the Department of Natural Resources and Indigenous Affairs that Indigenous peoples, especially inBUILD THE SKILLSNorthern Ontario, are mostly beneficial for the natural resources that the prov-ince hopes to extract. Huge conversa-tions need to be had about consent,FOR THE CAREER YOU WANTjurisdiction and self-determination. During the campaign, the Liberal Party promised to continue the work theyve already begun surroundingWith over 400 program offerings and a new suite of micro-credential reconciliation and Indigenous issues.programs that offer a mix of hands-on and online learning opportunities, Is this enough?its clear why our students are leading the way, year after year. Discover TT: We cant get to reconciliationhow our education will set you on your path to a successful career. without truth. The Liberals have intro-duced certain policies and programs to move us forward, but often they lackcentennialcollege.cathe teeth, the resources or the intent to do the work properly. Everything must be done from an Indigenous lens I ssue2 2021/22C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 29'